194 years in pictures
Census counts: 280 in 1870, a peak of 335 in 1890, 140 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1908 on.
- 1832Adamsville is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Adamsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Adamsville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 280 in 1870, a peak of 335 in 1890, 140 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1908 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Adamsville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Adamsville.
Compared with 91% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Adamsville is lower. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 65% come from inland flooding and 8% from tornadoes. One declared disaster, in 2004, has brought federal aid to Adamsville households.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
6.7% of Adamsville residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based locally fell to 42 in 2023, 907 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Zanesville (22%), Washington Township (18%) and Columbus (9%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
| Adamsville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect July afternoons of 84° and January nights of 20°, with about 15 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Adamsville: 38% of adults have high blood pressure, against 38% in Ohio’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. Among adults locally, 42% sleep under 7 hours. In Adamsville, 43% of adults have obesity, and 28% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Adamsville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| What stands out | Adamsville | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 57.5% | 62.9% |
| Fewer adults getting cholesterol checked | 83.2% | 86.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Typical home values rose 6.5% in the year to September 2026. In Adamsville, 85% of households live in a home they own. Also worth knowing: its median rent comes in at $917 a month.
| Adamsville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $917 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Adamsville. Close and well known come first.
18 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
31 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
33 mi Ancient siteAlligator Effigy Mound
21 mi MuseumFlint Ridge State Memorial
29 mi GardenDawes Arboretum
35 mi MuseumAmish & Mennonite Heritage CenterThe Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Alligator Effigy Mound: Rev. Stephen D. Peet, editor, Public domain · Flint Ridge State Memorial: Nyttend, Public domain · Dawes Arboretum: Annmarie Creamer, Public domain · Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center: photoswelike, CC BY-SA 2.0
3 within 15 miles of the center of Adamsville
About 2 of every 100 Adamsville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Adamsville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Ohio, United States
Adamsville is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 140 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area.
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Adamsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.