The Town FilesAdrian, Missouri
City in Bates County · population 1,730 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,500
- Household income
- $52,829
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.8
Adrian is a city of 1,730 people in Bates County, Missouri. The median home is worth $159,500, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Missouri towns, quieter than 91% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of Missouri towns.
How Adrian ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adrian is worth $159,500, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $52,829, which is more affordable than 36% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $631 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adrian | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $631 | $855 |
| Median household income | $52,829 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Adrian
| People | Adrian | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.0% | 88.7% |
Weather in Adrian
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 19.8°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.5 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adrian since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 12, 2006 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 27, 2017.
Severe weather in Bates County since 1996
Bates County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bates County
Bates County had 3,673 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,876 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Adrian itself the ACS puts it at 10.7%.
Public schools in Adrian
2 public schools with 733 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIAN SR. HIGH | 6-12 | 406 | 14.0 |
| ADRIAN ELEM. | PK-5 | 327 | 13.1 |
Towns near Adrian
- Archie, MO5.9 mi · 1,268 people · home $192,600
- Butler, MO9.5 mi · 4,220 people · home $145,400
- Garden City, MO14.0 mi · 1,629 people · home $176,200
- Drexel, MO15.9 mi · 968 people · home $155,100
- Harrisonville, MO17.5 mi · 10,121 people · home $209,200
- Linn Valley, KS20.0 mi · 956 people · home $144,900
- Rich Hill, MO20.8 mi · 1,232 people · home $75,600
- Appleton City, MO22.0 mi · 1,032 people · home $98,200
Adrian questions
Is Adrian, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adrian scores better for retirees than 35% of Missouri towns and quieter than 91%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Adrian?
The median owner-occupied home in Adrian is valued at $159,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,829, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $631 a month.
What is the weather like in Adrian?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 9.5 inches of snow.
Does Adrian get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adrian since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 12, 2006. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)