The Town FilesAdair County, Iowa
7,460 people. The median home is worth $160,400 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $68,092.
Towns in Adair County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 2,062 | $137,700 | $56,607 | 43.0 |
| Adair | 791 | $127,800 | $54,550 | 39.2 |
| Fontanelle | 676 | $103,000 | $67,750 | 47.0 |
People and housing
| Adair County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,400 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $799 | $820 |
| Median household income | $68,092 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 42.4 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
3,038 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,135 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 553 storm events in Adair County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Adair County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4386: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 2, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1880: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).