Adams TownshipMO
A town of 134.
Is Adams Township a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower January low than Adams Township. Adams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
134 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Adams Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Adams Township, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Adams Township.
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Adams Township’s workers commute out
Adams Township’s average trip to work is 17 minutes, against 22 minutes in Missouri’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Adams Township fell to 2 in 2023, 30 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Bethany (15%), Eagleville (8%) and Gilman City (6%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer young adults than Missouri overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 9% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (37% statewide). Adams Township’s median age is 44.8 years, above both the Missouri town median (38.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). 24% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Missouri.
| Adams Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 22% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.9 points. Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Adams Township | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.1% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.8% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.9% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 54.8% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.5% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.8% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 4.8% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19.2% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Adams Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Adams Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Only 8 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower July high than Adams Township.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Adams Township is
Adams Township beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 18% of Adams Township adults report frequent physical distress.
| Adams Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 30% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Adams Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.1% | 8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Adams Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Adams Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Adams Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Adams Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
100% of working residents leave Adams Township for work
Where Adams Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Adams Township
Township in Missouri, U.S.
Adams Township is a political township in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 147.
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- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 997 ft
Questions about Adams Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Adams Township, MO a good place to live?
Adams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.