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Adams, IN

Adams, IN.

Population: 21,484 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Adams, IN is $270,273 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,500 after a median 41 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$270,273

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$270,273
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+92.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$270,273
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$239,500
Median list price
$278,285
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
+9.4%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
74
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Decatur County Community Schools, Greensburg Community Schools
Schools include
North Decatur Elementary School, North Decatur Jr-Sr High School, South Decatur Elementary School, South Decatur Jr-Sr High School, Greensburg Community High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,018
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,924

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Greensburg Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DECATUR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+40 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,282
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
59.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,311
Average weekly wage
$1,068
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
60

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AdamsState medianUS median
Median home value$270,273$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$239,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,282$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Adams, IN?
$270,273.
What is the median sale price in Adams, IN?
$239,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Adams, IN?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Adams, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,100/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Adams, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is Adams, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Adams, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Adams, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Adams, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Adams, IN?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Adams, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Adams, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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