AdamsND
A town of 121, settled in 1890.
Is Adams a good place to live?
Of the 21 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Adams. Adams has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
121 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Adams: who provides what
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 Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Adams.
Low risk in Adams, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Adams stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
At 78°F, Adams’ July high is against 82°F in North Dakota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Adams has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of North Dakota and the rest of the country, fewer of Adams’ adults feel lonely
26% of Adams adults feel lonely, below both the North Dakota town median (29%) and the median of U.S. towns (33%). 13% of Adams adults report frequent mental distress. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Adams.
| Adams | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 29% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Adams | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.2% | 21.3% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70.5% | 64.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Adams
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Adams; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Adams residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Adams
City in North Dakota, United States
Adams is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 127 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 121 in 2025.
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- Established
- 1905
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,572 ft
- ZIP code
- 58210
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Adams
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Adams, ND a good place to live?
Adams has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.