The Town FilesAdams County, Idaho
4,744 people. The median home is worth $376,500 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $61,808.
Towns in Adams County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 867 | $201,300 | $50,208 | 61.5 |
| New Meadows | 517 | $331,800 | $78,594 | 31.9 |
People and housing
| Adams County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $376,500 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $830 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $61,808 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 53.9 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
1,025 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,947 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 215 storm events in Adams County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Adams County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2022 | Fire | FM-5449: Four Corners Fire |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4443: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 27, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1927: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).