Adams County, PA

Living in Adams County

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 45
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 80
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Schools 54
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Adams County, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Adams County, PA

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Hoffman Academy
8 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Adams County, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Adams County, PA

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Gettysburg Hospital
3 miles, S
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Upmc Pinnacle Hanover
13 miles, E
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Waynesboro Hospital
20 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Adams County, PA