The Town FilesAdams, Wisconsin
Town in Green County · population 540 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,300
- Household income
- $118,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 53.4
Adams is a town of 540 people in Green County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $339,300, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 90% of Wisconsin towns, more upscale than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
How Adams ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adams is worth $339,300, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $118,250, which is more affordable than 68% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,375 a month. 94.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adams | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $951 |
| Median household income | $118,250 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 94.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Adams
| People | Adams | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 17.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Adams
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 10.9°F. About 39.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adams since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 8, 1988 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 27, 1991.
Severe weather in Green County since 1996
Green County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Green County
Green County had 15,543 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,430 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Adams itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Towns near Adams
- Argyle, WI4.7 mi · 783 people · home $137,300
- Washington, WI6.0 mi · 842 people · home $292,300
- Jordan, WI6.0 mi · 602 people · home $278,300
- York, WI6.0 mi · 969 people · home $418,100
- Blanchardville, WI7.1 mi · 807 people · home $172,200
- Monroe, WI7.6 mi · 1,291 people · home $307,100
- New Glarus, WI8.4 mi · 1,393 people · home $494,300
- New Glarus, WI9.5 mi · 2,266 people · home $282,700
Adams questions
Is Adams, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adams scores better for retirees than 80% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 61%. 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.4).
How much does a house cost in Adams?
The median owner-occupied home in Adams is valued at $339,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,250, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,375 a month.
What is the weather like in Adams?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.7 inches of precipitation a year and 39.2 inches of snow.
Does Adams get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adams since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 8, 1988. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)