Adams County, Nebraska
Among the top 17% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
- top 7% for commute time
- top 13% for unemployment
- bottom 12% for violent crime
Adams County is a county in Nebraska with about 31,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and sunny days. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websiteadamscounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 3.6 in0.9 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 78% of US counties
Home Value$166k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$812better than 52% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 43% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.52%better than 14% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.82%better than 14% of US counties
Unemployment2.7%better than 87% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation28.5 in23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall28.3 inbetter than 30% of US counties
Sunny Days266 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 56% of US counties
Comfortable Days65 daysbetter than 20% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.3better than 35% of US counties
School Quality52.7better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime1626/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Crime1994/100kbetter than 14% of US counties
Community
Population31,14355th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.021st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2344th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9831st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4153rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.8%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 93% of US counties
Walkability7.6/20better than 83% of US counties
Airport Distance146 mibetter than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.2%better than 69% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.21better than 56% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 50% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Adams County an affordable place to live?
- Adams County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 78% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Adams County?
- The median home value in Adams County is $166k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Adams County?
- Median household income in Adams County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Adams County?
- Median gross rent in Adams County is $812 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Adams County safe?
- Adams County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1626/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 1994/100k.
- What is the weather like in Adams County?
- Adams County averages 77°F in July and 26°F in January, with 28.5 in of annual precipitation and about 266 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Adams County?
- Public-school quality in Adams County is about average, scoring better than 46% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Adams County?
- The average one-way commute in Adams County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)