The Town FilesAdams County, Iowa
3,622 people. The median home is worth $131,600 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $71,875.
Towns in Adams County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning | 1,564 | $96,400 | $64,773 | 48.9 |
People and housing
| Adams County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,600 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $893 | $820 |
| Median household income | $71,875 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 46.3 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
1,187 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,596 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 399 storm events in Adams County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Adams 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 |
| July 14, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4181: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1930: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).