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Adel, IA
City in Dallas County, Iowa.
Population
6,430
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,192
ZIP codes
0
Adel and its ZIP codes
Adel at a glance
- Adel is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 62nd among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $95,250, 27% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $327,900 (58% above Iowa) and median rent is $926 a month.
Local data for Adel, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adel, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,250
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$327,900
Median rent
$926/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,375), Irish Americans (660), Mexican Americans (282).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Adel.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,974
56,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,124
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$516M
FY 2026, $5,180 per person
How people get to work
Adel, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adel, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,096
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
36.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adel, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Adel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De SotoCity | 4.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 5.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Van MeterCity | 6.9 mi | 4.4 |
| WaukeeCity | 8.7 mi | 21.9 |
| RedfieldCity | 8.8 mi | 1.4 |
| EarlhamCity | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| CliveCity | 10 mi | 7.7 |
| MinburnCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| DexterCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Diamondhead LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| LindenCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| GrimesCity | 13 mi | 13.1 |
| West Des MoinesCity | 13 mi | 47.5 |
| UrbandaleCity | 15 mi | 22.5 |
| GrangerCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| PerryCity | 16 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adel, IA in?
- Adel is in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Adel, IA?
- About 6,430 people live in Adel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adel?
- Nearby places include De Soto (4.9 mi), Dallas Center (5.8 mi), Van Meter (6.9 mi), Waukee (8.7 mi), Redfield (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023