Adams County , Washington

Population: 20,690 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $65,042 Home $251,300 Rent $901/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 20,690 residents, Adams County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Washington and neighboring counties alike.

$65,042
Median Income
household
$251,300
Home Value
median
$901/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $65,042
Per Capita Income $25,934
Poverty Rate 20.5%
Median Home Value $251,300
Median Gross Rent $901/mo
Owner Occupied 69.1%
Renter Occupied 30.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 20,690
Median Age 29.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 15.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.6%
Obesity
13.3%
Diabetes
14.5%
Smoking
32.2%
High Blood Pressure
30.1%
No Physical Activity
22.3%
Depression
29.5%
Insufficient Sleep
67.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 23.2  ·  23th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
7.19
🔥 Wildfire
85.21
❄️ Winter Storm
13.65
🌍 Earthquake
64.57
☀️ Drought
20.55

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