Adams County, PA
Living in Adams County
Bikeability
26
Walkability
45
Commute
38
Public Transit
21
Affordability
54
Public Safety
92
Airports
75
Hospitals
61
Colleges
80
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
102k
Population
+1.6k (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$67k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$206k
Median Home Value
+$5.1k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$743
Median Monthly Rent
+$165 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Adams County
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in Adams County
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 29 | 3 | 9 |
Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
Dec | 33 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Adams County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding68
Tornado13
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Adams County, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Adams County, PA
St Francis Xavier School
1 miles, SW
Adams County Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Freedom Christian Schools
5 miles, E
Hoffman Academy
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Adams County, PA
Gettysburg College
2 miles, SW
Mount St Mary's University
15 miles, SW
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
21 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Adams County, PA
Gettysburg Hospital
3 miles, S
Upmc Pinnacle Hanover
13 miles, E
Good Samaritan Hospital
20 miles, N
Waynesboro Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Adams County, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
33 miles, NE
Washington Dulles International Airport
65 miles, S