AdaKS
A town of 67, settled in 1872.
Is Ada a good place to live?
2.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Ada, below both Kansas’ towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). Among 152 Kansas towns, just one has a higher home-ownership rate than Ada. Ada has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
67 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ada: who provides what
Ada is unincorporated, so Ottawa County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ada.
Ada has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Ada, 47% come from inland flooding and 16% from tornadoes. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Ada’s year
In July, afternoons reach 93°; in January, nights fall to 19°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Ada’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
Among 151 Kansas towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Ada. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression locally. The share of adults in Ada who have diabetes is 14%, against 11% in Kansas’ towns and 12% across U.S. towns. CDC measures, 32 in all: Ada beats Kansas on 4 and trails on 7.
| Ada | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Ada | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.4% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.5% | 3.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Luke Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Ada
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ada; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Ada residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Ada
Unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas
Ada is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 86. It is located approximately 12 miles west of Minneapolis.
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- Area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,299 ft
Questions about Ada
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ada, KS a good place to live?
Ada has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.