Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 705, settled in 1861.
14% of residents are under 18 in Adams, below both Minnesota’s towns (23%) and U.S. towns (22%). First National Bank of Adams is on the National Register of Historic Places. Adams has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 96 in 1880, 683 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2023 and 2 maps from 1965 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Adams, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Adams.
The typical Adams home is worth about $251,000, up 4.6% in a year, 28% below the Minnesota typical home. Adams’ median rent is $823 a month, below both the Minnesota town median ($1,196 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 88% of households own their home in Adams.
| Adams | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $823 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Southland Public School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southland ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 223 | A− |
| Southland Senior HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 190 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Adams.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The median age in Adams is 48.7 years. Adams has grown 3.1% since 2020, to 705 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 42% of Adams adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Adams | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 33% | 29% |
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.7 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Adams | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.9% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.3% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.7% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 32.8% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.1% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Adams has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Adams’ July high is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Adams for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, Adams has lost 72 jobs, to 311 in 2023. The top destinations are Rochester (21%), Austin (19%) and Le Roy (6%).
| Adams | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 6.5% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adams beats the Minnesota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| Adams | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | Adams | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Southland Rebels Athletic Complex, at 20 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Southland Rebels Athletic Complex | — | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Adams; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Adams residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
City in Minnesota, United States
Adams is a city in Adams Township, Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 683 at the 2020 census, down from 787 in 2010.
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Adams has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.