Adams County, Wisconsin
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 50% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 10% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 11% for income tax
Adams County is a county in Wisconsin with about 21,000 residents. It grades B for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, monthly rent, and cost of living. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.adams.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.4 in
humid 74%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 73% of US counties
Home Value$168k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$719better than 75% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 54% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.36%better than 19% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.63%better than 12% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 44% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)17°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.0 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall45.8 inbetter than 15% of US counties
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 72% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.9better than 28% of US counties
School Quality63.2better than 65% of US counties
Violent Crime640/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Property Crime960/100kbetter than 47% of US counties
Community
Population20,73043rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age55.198th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1833rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1894th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2636th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.4%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.4%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 21% of US counties
Walkability4.9/20better than 17% of US counties
Airport Distance118 mibetter than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.2%better than 33% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.79better than 71% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 54% 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 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Adams County?
- The median home value in Adams County is $168k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Adams County?
- Median household income in Adams County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Adams County?
- Median gross rent in Adams County is $719 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Adams County safe?
- Adams County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 640/100k (better than 60%). Property crime is 960/100k.
- What is the weather like in Adams County?
- Adams County averages 71°F in July and 17°F in January, with 36.0 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Adams County?
- Public-school quality in Adams County is above average, scoring better than 65% 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 29 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)