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