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A town of 1,641 people in Jackson County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land4.9%1,148 of 23,402 acres
Trails1.5 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1700 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Adams

Town in Wisconsin, United States
1,389Population
37 sq miArea
899 ftElevation

Adams is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,389 at the 2020 census. Adams was organized in 1938, from a part of Albion town.

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Health in Adams

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

17worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Black River Memorial HospitalBlack River Falls · 3.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Black River Falls Dental CenterBlack River Falls · 3.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54615, 54754 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Adams →

Natural hazards in Adams

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Adams →

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Adams has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 10°Winter
56° / 33°Spring
80° / 57°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Black River Falls Public LibraryBlack River Falls · 4.2 miles · 47 hrs a week
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