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Adams, Wisconsin

Adams, Wisconsin, in Adams county, is 63 miles W of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 115 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 1,914.

The People and Families of Adams

In Adams, about 46% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Adams live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Adams. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Adams had a median family income of $32,981.

Adams Housing

About 60% of housing units in Adams are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Adams benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Adams, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAdams Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Adams Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Adams Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Adams, WI

Comparing Adams to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Property Taxes410
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