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Adams, WI
City in Adams County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,050
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
696
ZIP codes
0
Adams and its ZIP codes
Adams at a glance
- Adams is about 6.4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,364, 44% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,500 (62% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $749 a month.
Local data for Adams, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adams, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,364
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$102,500
Median rent
$749/mo
Homeownership
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (567), Irish Americans (362), Polish Americans (242).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Adams.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,538
4,411 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,375
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $11,759 per person
How people get to work
Adams, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
426
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Adams
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FriendshipVillage | 1.2 mi | 0.9 |
| DellwoodCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.2 |
| ArkdaleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Grand MarshCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| EastonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| NecedahVillage | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| ColomaVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| MaustonCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| WestfieldVillage | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| Lyndon StationVillage | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| OxfordVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| New LisbonCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| HancockVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adams, WI in?
- Adams is in Adams County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Adams, WI?
- About 2,050 people live in Adams, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adams?
- Nearby places include Friendship (1.2 mi), Dellwood (5.8 mi), Arkdale (5.9 mi), Grand Marsh (7.3 mi), Easton (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023