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Adair, IA


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Adair, Iowa

Adair, Iowa is 53 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 69 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Adair county. The population of the city is 839.

The People and Families of Adair

In Adair, about 58% of adults are married. Adults in Adair are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Adair had a median family income of $42,847. A sizable number of people in Adair work from home.

Adair Housing

Of the housing in Adair, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Iowa standards.

Commuting

In Adair, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Adair makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Adair strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 9%Adair Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Adair Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Adair Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Adair, IA

Comparing Adair to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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