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Population in July 2007: 3,134.
Males: 1,600  (51.1%)
Females: 1,534  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

35.5 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 41230

Estimated median household income in 2022: $36,956 (it was $19,063 in 2000)
Adams:

$36,956
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,474 (it was $10,339 in 2000)

Adams CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,162 (it was $38,600 in 2000)
Adams:

$99,162
KY:

$196,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Adams: 83.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Adams, KY (2000)
    • 2,97599.4%White alone
    • 110.4%Two or more races
    • 40.1%Hispanic
    • 10.03%Black alone
    • 10.03%American Indian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 89.4 square miles.

Population density: 35 people per square mile   (very low).

Adams, Kentucky map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Adams CCD:

0.7% ($273)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (31.5 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (97.6 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (373.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clifford, KY (2.6 miles ),
Nippa, KY (2.8 miles ),
Blaine, KY (2.9 miles ),
Louisa, KY (3.0 miles ),
Fort Gay, WV (3.1 miles ),
Webbville, KY (3.4 miles ),
Inez, KY (3.7 miles ),
Flatgap, KY (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 38.01 N, Longitude: 82.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

Distribution of median household income in Adams, KY in 2022
Adams satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Adams, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.7%)
  • Truck transportation (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (12.5%)
  • Truck transportation (10.9%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.3%)
  • Educational services (18.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Adams, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Extraction workers (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.5%)
  • Cashiers (5.2%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.9%)

Average climate in Adams, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 69.8. This is about average.

City:

69.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.85. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.85
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Adams-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 48.0 miles away from the Adams place center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.3 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Adams-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 20% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 68.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 260.0 miles away from Adams center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 138.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 64.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 283.2 miles away from Adams center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 70.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lawrence County (38) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 29
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 27, Storms: 25, Tornadoes: 12, Mudslides: 11, Landslides: 8, Winter Storms: 7, Winds: 4, Fires: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Adams:

  • THREE RIVERS HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; LOUISA, KY)
  • MOUNTAIN MANOR OF PAINTSVILLE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PAINTSVILLE, KY)
  • FMC - PAINTSVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; PAINTSVILLE, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adams:

  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 23 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,660)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 32 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • Marshall University (about 33 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Morehead State University (about 42 miles; Morehead, KY; FT enrollment: 7,523)
  • Shawnee State University (about 53 miles; Portsmouth, OH; FT enrollment: 4,160)
  • West Virginia State University (about 57 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 60 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lowmansville Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Adams include: Marys United Baptist Church (A), Mattie Church (B), Meade Branch Church (C), Moores Chapel (D), Little Blaine United Baptist Church (E), Evergreen Methodist Church (F), Cordell Freewill Baptist Church (G), Noris Church (H), Emmanuel Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Prince Cemetery (1), Carter Cemetery (2), Hayes Cemetery (3), Cordle Cemetery (4), Busseyville United Methodist Church Cemetery (5), Emerson-Stratton Cemetery (6), Shannon Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Aaron Branch (A), Amos Thompson Branch (B), Arrington Branch (C), Ash Branch (D), Ashhopper Branch (E), Beasley Branch (F), Berry Branch (G), Biggs Branch (H), Birch Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lawrence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.6%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

27.5%
Whole state:

15.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

10.3%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in Adams:

Marital status in Adams, KY
  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 69.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

For population 25 years and over in Adams:

  • High school or higher: 54.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 13.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.1
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Adams, KY (based on Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,89234
Mainline Protestant8708
Catholic861
Other11
None11,011-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Lawrence County:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Lawrence County:

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Lawrence County:

7.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.6%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Lawrence County:

32.6%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

21.6%
State:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Adams:

  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDOC (1310 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY)
  • WVHU (800 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRVC (930 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGOH (1370 AM; 5 kW; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTCR (1420 AM; 5 kW; KENOVA, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHRD (1470 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WOKT (1040 AM; daytime; 2 kW; CANNONSBURG, KY; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.-KY)
  • WSIP (1490 AM; 1 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: S.I.P. BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)

Strongest FM radio stations in Adams:

  • WKLW-FM (94.7 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: B & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WSIP-FM (98.9 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: SIP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZAQ (92.3 FM; LOUISA, KY; Owner: LOUISA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDGG (93.7 FM; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE B/CASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFGH (90.7 FM; FORT GAY, WV; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WPAY-FM (104.1 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WVWV (89.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAMX (106.3 FM; MILTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMKY (90.3 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBKS (107.1 FM; IRONTON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKEE-FM (100.5 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMDJ-FM (100.1 FM; ALLEN, KY; Owner: FLOYD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRVC-FM (92.7 FM; CATLETTSBURG, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WXKZ-FM (105.3 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: ADAM GEARHEART D/B/A WXLR-FM)
  • WUGO (102.3 FM; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Adams:

  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WSAZ-TV (Channel 3; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WOWK-TV (Channel 13; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Adams)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • LOUISA, 3.1 Km East Southeast Of (Lat: 38.033889 Lon: -82.661389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 95.7 m, Call Sign: WQQD488,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2012, Expiration Date: 11/07/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/18/2022, Certifier: Gerald F Robinette, Registrant: East Kentucky Network, 201 Technology Trail, Ivel, KY 41642, Phone: (606) 794-5254, Fax: (606) 794-4836, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Adams, KY
  • 55.8%Electricity
  • 19.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.1%Utility gas
  • 4.5%Wood
  • 3.4%Coal or coke
  • 3.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Adams, KY
  • 54.2%Electricity
  • 15.1%Wood
  • 10.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.8%Utility gas
  • 3.0%Coal or coke


Adams compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Adams on our top lists:

  • #95 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
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