Adams County

WA · Pop. 122,244 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Adams County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 122,244.

$/Acre: $13,956

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 271.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax7%

Cost of Living Index101.4

Median Household Income$51,652

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,956

Median Home Price$653K

Acres for Sale3799

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall44.9 inches

Avg Summer High74°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,816 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K432

Property Crime /100K405

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak