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Adams County, ID
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Adams County, Idaho.
Population
4,744
Land area
1,363sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Adams County
Adams County at a glance
- Adams County is 85% less dense than Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,808, 21% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,500 (10% below Idaho) and median rent is $830 a month.
- Its largest cities are Council (871) and New Meadows (411).
Local data for Adams County, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adams County, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,808
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$376,500
Prices +12.4% in a year
Median rent
$830/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (881), Irish Americans (660), Norwegian Americans (187).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,911
1,007 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.6M
FY 2026, $9,727 per person
PPP loans
$4.2M
84 loans, 603 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Adams County, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams County, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
215
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
10
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 18°F
22.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams County, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Adams County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Adams County, ID?
- Council is the largest city or town in Adams County, with about 871 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Adams County?
- Adams County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 83612, 83632, 83643, 83654.
- What is the population of Adams County, ID?
- About 4,744 people live in Adams County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Adams County?
- Adams County borders Gem County, Idaho County, Baker County, OR, Valley County, Washington County, Wallowa County, OR.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023