Adams
Wisconsin

What stands out

Three things set Adams County apart from the other 3,142 counties: homeownership is in the top 3% of American counties (85%), the school test score is in the bottom 9% of American counties (2.57 where 3.0 is grade level), and the average temperature is in the bottom 12% of American counties (46°F). Within Wisconsin it ranks 4th of 72 counties for homeownership.

Where you are

You live in Adams County, Wisconsin. 20,730 people live here with you. The population grew 0.9% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +384).

Wisconsin has a graduated income tax reaching 7.65%, does not tax Social Security, and exempts some retirement income for residents 65 and over. Property taxes are high, largely for schools and local services, with a state lottery credit offsetting part of the bill. Milwaukee and Madison drive most job growth; the northern half of the state is lakes, forests and second homes.

Money

The typical household here brings in $55,223 a year, lower than 66% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $46,533. Unemployment runs 4.8%, higher than 86% of American counties. 9% of workers work from home.

Wisconsin takes 4.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,323 a year.

Home

The median home costs $255K, pricier than 57% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $719 a month. Property tax is 1.36% of home value, roughly $2,291 a year on that median home, higher than 80% of American counties. 85% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.8 per 1,000 residents, lower than 56% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 9 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.4 years, longer than 57% of American counties. There are 5 active physicians in the county, about 2.4 per 10,000 people. 7.6% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.51 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 91% of American counties. 88% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 22 points. 69% of eligible voters turned out. Under Wisconsin law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 46°F, highs near 57 and lows near 35, colder than 88% of American counties. About 33 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 36 out of 100, safer than 64% of American counties; the county has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 160 Mbps down, slower than 67% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.1 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.