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Adams, NE
Village in Gage County, Nebraska.
Population
580
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
976
ZIP codes
0
Adams and its ZIP codes
Adams at a glance
- Adams is about 38 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,774, 19% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,500 (20% below Nebraska) and median rent is $886 a month.
Local data for Adams, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adams, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,774
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$191,500
Median rent
$886/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (255), Irish Americans (121), Dutch Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gage County. PPP loans are for Adams.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,760
8,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $8,250 per person
How people get to work
Adams, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.8%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
656
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Adams
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SterlingVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| FirthVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Crab OrchardVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| PanamaVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| CortlandVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| DouglasVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| FilleyVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BurrVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| PickrellVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| HickmanCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| VirginiaVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| BennetVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| HallamVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| LewistonVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| RocaVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adams, NE in?
- Adams is in Gage County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Adams, NE?
- About 580 people live in Adams, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adams?
- Nearby places include Sterling (6.7 mi), Firth (7.5 mi), Crab Orchard (9.5 mi), Panama (9.8 mi), Cortland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023