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Adams County, ND
4 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Adams County, North Dakota.
Population
2,145
Land area
988sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Adams County
Adams County at a glance
- Adams County is 81% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,500, 18% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,200 (55% below North Dakota) and median rent is $594 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hettinger (1,250), Reeder (125) and Haynes (23).
Local data for Adams County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adams County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,500
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$113,200
Median rent
$594/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (932), Norwegian Americans (501), Irish Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,232
849 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.3M
FY 2026, $11,047 per person
PPP loans
$10.2M
317 loans, 1,033 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Adams County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
456
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
84° / 5°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Adams County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Adams County, ND?
- Hettinger is the largest city or town in Adams County, with about 1,250 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Adams County?
- Adams County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58639, 58649.
- What is the population of Adams County, ND?
- About 2,145 people live in Adams County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Adams County?
- Adams County borders Corson County, SD, Sioux County, Perkins County, SD, Bowman County, Hettinger County, Grant County, Harding County, SD, Slope County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023