Adams County, CO

Living in Adams County

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 26
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 46
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 55
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Schools 16
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Residents

504k Population +79k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$308k Median Home Value +$112k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$438 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Adams County

United States45
Colorado43

Property Crime in Adams County

United States48
Colorado55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 0 7
Feb 33 0 6
Mar 40 1 11
Apr 48 2 7
May 58 2 1
Jun 67 2 0
Jul 74 2 0
Aug 72 2 0
Sep 63 1 1
Oct 51 1 4
Nov 39 1 8
Dec 30 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Adams County

Inland Flooding33
Tornado29
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Adams County, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Adams County, CO

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Zion Lutheran School
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Colleges

Colleges near Adams County, CO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Adams County, CO

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Airports

Airports near Adams County, CO

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