Adams County , Wisconsin
Population: 20,928 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,153 Home $184,500 Rent $789/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 20,928 residents, Adams County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Wisconsin and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Adams County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$59,153
Median Income
household
$184,500
Home Value
median
$789/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,153 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,145 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| Median Home Value | $184,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $789/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 20,928 |
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.3%
Obesity
11.2%
Diabetes
17.5%
Smoking
32.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.3%
No Physical Activity
22.6%
Depression
33.6%
Insufficient Sleep
80.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 70.9 · 71th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
73.44
🌀 Hurricane
9.47
🔥 Wildfire
53.12
❄️ Winter Storm
44.59
🌍 Earthquake
21.15
☀️ Drought
40.65
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