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Adams’s story
Adams in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 2023Adams, Minnesota
AdamsMN
A town of 476. A typical home worth about $255K.
Population
476
residents
Typical home
$255K
+5.5% in a year
Household income
$104K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
44
A commuter town
What makes Adams stand out
The thing Adams does most differently from other towns.
Small town
476 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Adams’s report card
Now in Adams
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Weather
Forecast →48°
Clear
H 0° · L 43°
Local news
All →- 55-Year-Old Man Injured in Car-Semi Collision on Hwy. 56 in Mower CountyKROC-AM · Jul 21
- GMKLRO (CO-OP) Varsity Softball @ Southlandmaxpreps.com · Jul 14
- Hayfield Varsity Football @ Southlandmaxpreps.com · Jul 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Adams. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Adams
Most working residents leave Adams for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Austin (20%), Rochester (20%) and Le Roy (10%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Adams2%
Austin20%
Rochester20%
Le Roy10%
Adams3%
19 mi
median commute distance
44
jobs based in Adams
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Adams home is worth about $255K
The typical Adams home is worth about $255,000, up 5.5% in a year, 27% below the Minnesota typical home.
$255KZillow home value
Typical home value
Adams$255K
Minnesota$351K
+5.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
11
paid flood claims since 1999
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Adams has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer58–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 5
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Adams is
Adams beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better25 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Adams | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 5.9% |
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin
32.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Adams for work
Where Adams’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
44jobs based in Adams
2%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Adams
City in Minnesota, United States
Adams is a city in Adams Township, Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 683 at the 2020 census, down from 787 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 683
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,286 ft
- ZIP code
- 55909
- Area code
- 507
More about Adams
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