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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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