Adams, Oregon

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Population in 2022: 389 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +31.0%
 
Males: 126  (32.6%)
Females: 263  (67.4%)
Median resident age:

50.0 years
Oregon median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 97810.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,940 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Adams:

$59,940
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,568 (it was $14,974 in 2000)

Adams city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $255,177 (it was $93,800 in 2000)
Adams:

$255,177
OR:

$475,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $215,741; detached houses: $223,672; mobile homes: $230,767
March 2022 cost of living index in Adams: 86.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%

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  • Races in Adams, OR (2022)
    • 41083.5%White alone
    • 367.3%American Indian alone
    • 132.6%Two or more races
    • 91.8%Asian alone
    • 71.4%Other race alone
    • 61.2%Hispanic

Races in Adams detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: English (53.8%), American (13.6%), European (4.5%), Scottish (4.2%), Welsh (3.8%), Norwegian (3.5%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1893

Elevation: 1513 feet

Land area: 0.34 square miles.

Population density: 1,130 people per square mile   (low).

Adams, Oregon map

15 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 1.2% Oceania).

This city:

3.0%
Oregon:

9.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,025 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,005 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kennewick, WA (41.6 miles , pop. 54,693).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (197.8 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (808.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Athena, OR (2.2 miles ),
Cayuse, OR (2.5 miles),
Reservation, OR (2.5 miles ),
Kirkpatrick, OR (2.7 miles),
Helix, OR (2.7 miles),
Weston, OR (2.7 miles ),
Mission, OR (3.0 miles ),
Gopher Flats, OR (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.77 N, Longitude: 118.56 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 541

Distribution of median household income in Adams, OR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Adams, OR in 2022

Adams satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Oregon:

3.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +74 (+33.2%).
Most common industries in Adams, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (18.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.2%)
  • Food (6.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.1%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Health care (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (20.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.7%)
  • Food (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.1%)
  • Utilities (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (16.2%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (7.4%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Adams, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Top executives (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (17.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.4%)
  • Engineers (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.4%)

Average climate in Adams, Oregon

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 2022 was 61.2. This is about average.

City:

61.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.67. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.67
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Adams-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 1273% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 260.8 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 213.6 miles away from Adams center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 368.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 394.3 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 212.2 miles away from Adams center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 220.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Umatilla County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Adams topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Adams:

  • ST ANTHONY HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSP HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • EASTERN OREGON TRAINING CENTER (Hospital, about 14 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • EASTERN OREGON PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (Hospital, about 14 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • PENDLETON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • MILTON FREEWATER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MILTON FREEWATER, OR)

Heliports located in Adams:

Amtrak station near Adams:

  • 13 miles: PENDLETON (320 SW COURT AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adams:

  • Walla Walla Community College (about 26 miles; Walla Walla, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,263)
  • Eastern Oregon University (about 39 miles; La Grande, OR; FT enrollment: 3,127)
  • Columbia Basin College (about 43 miles; Pasco, WA; FT enrollment: 5,111)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 87 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)
  • Washington State University (about 95 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 25,055)
  • University of Idaho (about 100 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Yakima Valley Community College (about 110 miles; Yakima, WA; FT enrollment: 3,632)

Library in Adams:

  • ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $22,425; Location: 190 NORTH MAIN; 4,649 books; 160 audio materials; 52 video materials; 27 state licensed databases; 2 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Adams: Adam Public Works Department (A), Adams City Hall (B), Adams Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Adams: Adams City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Umatilla County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Adams and their reported violations in the past:

ADAMS, CITY OF WATER DEPT (Address: 190 N Main , Population served: 330, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (DEC-14-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-27-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-29-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.2%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.3%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households
5 people in homes for the physically handicapped in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Adams:

Marital status in Adams, OR
  • Never married: 29.2%
  • Now married: 37.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 27.3%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in Adams:

  • High school or higher: 94.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Oregon average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Adams, OR (based on Umatilla County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,4026
Evangelical Protestant9,81675
Other5,10717
Mainline Protestant3,57524
None45,989-
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: 16
Umatilla County:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
This county:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Umatilla County:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Umatilla County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Here:

7.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Umatilla County:

32.4%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.9%
State:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.8%
State:

49.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

37.6%
State:

46.8%

Average BMI:
Adams:

28.9
Oregon:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Adams:

21.3%
Oregon:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.4%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Oregon:

6.8

Overweight people:
Adams:

33.6%
Oregon:

33.3%

General health condition:
This city:

51.1%
Oregon:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Adams:

75.6%
Oregon:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Adams, OR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$5,234$62,8081$1,987
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,987
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,682
Totals for Government 1$5,234$62,8083$6,656

Adams government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $10,000 ($25.71)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($7.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($7.71)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $79,000 ($203.08)
    Libraries: $42,000 ($107.97)
    Regular Highways: $38,000 ($97.69)
    General - Other: $24,000 ($61.70)
    Central Staff Services: $24,000 ($61.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($43.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($7.71)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($2.57)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Corrections: $4,000 ($10.28)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $21,000 ($53.98)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($7.71)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $131,000 ($336.76)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($46.27)

Adams government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $41,000 ($105.40)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $102,000 ($262.21)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $32,000 ($82.26)
    Highways: $22,000 ($56.56)
    General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($23.14)
  • Tax - Property: $62,000 ($159.38)

Adams government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $293,000 ($753.21)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $282,000 ($724.94)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($25.71)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $35,000 ($89.97)
    End of Fiscal Year: $14,000 ($35.99)

Adams government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $351,000 ($902.31)

Strongest AM radio stations in Adams:

  • KUMA (1290 AM; 5 kW; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP RADIO, INC.)
  • KUJ (1420 AM; 5 kW; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KFLD (870 AM; 10 kW; PASCO, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KONA (610 AM; 5 kW; KENNEWICK-RICHLAND-P, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KTIX (1240 AM; 1 kW; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
  • KALE (960 AM; 5 kW; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KOHU (1360 AM; 4 kW; HERMISTON, OR; Owner: WESTEND RADIO, LLC)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Adams:

  • KOLW (97.9 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRKL (93.3 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KUMA-FM (107.7 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP RADIO, INC.)
  • KWHT (103.5 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
  • KUJ-FM (99.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KLRF (88.5 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • KHSS (100.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: TWO HEARTS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KZZM (101.9 FM; WESTON, OR; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KNLT (95.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KWWS (89.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KUBQ (98.7 FM; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: GRANDE RADIO, INC.)
  • KGTS (91.3 FM; COLLEGE PLACE, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
  • KONA-FM (105.3 FM; KENNEWICK, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KEYW (98.3 FM; PASCO, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRBM (90.9 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KXRX (97.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K261CG (100.1 FM; PASCO, WA; Owner: NORTHWEST CHICANO RADIO NETWORK)
  • KFAE-FM (89.1 FM; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIOK (94.9 FM; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KORD-FM (102.7 FM; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Adams:

  • K14HT (Channel 14; WALLA WALLA, ETC., WA; Owner: APPLE VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.0mTotal length
  • $461,000Total costs
  • 6,856Total average daily traffic
  • 1,318Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,443Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic
New bridges in Adams, OR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Adams, OR

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • PETER CONNOLLY, 47635 Piper Rd (Lat: 45.850250 Lon: -118.636417), Type: 24.4, Overall height: 24.4 m, Registrant: Holland And Knight, LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Ron Heron, 47635 Piper Rd (Lat: 45.850250 Lon: -118.636417), Type: 24.4, Overall height: 24.4 m, Registrant: Holland And Knight, LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • STEVEN T CAMPBELL, 47635 Piper Rd (Lat: 45.850250 Lon: -118.636417), Type: 24.4, Structure height: 41059 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, 47635 Piper Rd (Lat: 45.850250 Lon: -118.636417), Type: 24.4, Structure height: 41059 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Nw Sw S17 T3n R34e Wm (Lat: 45.737361 Lon: -118.601639), Call Sign: KNFN554, Licensee ID: L00008706,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.550 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/2001, Expiration Date: 11/19/2011, Cancellation Date: 11/19/2003, Registrant: Chevron Usa Inc, 1001 G St Nw Ste 500 W, Washington, DC 20001


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • ADAMS HUT, Hwy 11 7 Commercial St (Lat: 45.768750 Lon: -118.555944), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: WQYJ348, Licensee ID: L02056845,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/15/2016, Expiration Date: 10/15/2026, Certifier: Jim Smith, Registrant: Helix Telephone Company, 200 Concord Street, Helix, OR 97835, Phone: (541) 457-2385, Fax: (541) 457-2111, Email:

  • SIG0357 OR 0, Country Road 911 (Lat: 45.617361 Lon: -118.352889), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WRBX514,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.850 MHz, Grant Date: 07/17/2018, Expiration Date: 07/17/2028, Certifier: Thomas J Mcgovern, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 233-3179, Email:

  • Adams Grain Elevator, 215 Old Oregon Washington Hwy (Lat: 45.766778 Lon: -118.557194), Type: Building, Structure height: 48 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WRDH714,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2019, Expiration Date: 05/01/2029, Certifier: Chase Endicott, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • CALEDONIAN, 255 South Old Hwy 11 (Lat: 45.763944 Lon: -118.559889), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WSAD345,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 01/08/2024, Expiration Date: 01/08/2034, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K7KRF, Licensee ID: L00245852, Grant Date: 02/19/2015, Expiration Date: 03/14/2025, Certifier: Clarence A Gross, Registrant: Clarence A Gross, 270 N Hwy 11, Adams, OR 97810

  • Call Sign: KC7OOJ, Licensee ID: L01073176, Grant Date: 12/01/2015, Expiration Date: 01/12/2026, Certifier: Douglas L Walker, Registrant: Douglas L Walker, Adams, OR 97810-0103

  • Call Sign: WD7E, Licensee ID: L01218993, Grant Date: 11/30/2006, Expiration Date: 02/20/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/21/2019, Certifier: Richard D Johnson Sr, Registrant: Richard D Johnson Sr, 510 S Main St, Adams, OR 97810

  • Call Sign: W7KBY, Previous Call Sign: KB7RKI, Licensee ID: L00576553, Grant Date: 08/23/2022, Expiration Date: 09/25/2032, Certifier: David H Young, Registrant: David H Young, 240 Commerial St., Adams, OR 97810

  • Call Sign: KG7PIY, Licensee ID: L01872121, Grant Date: 11/24/2014, Expiration Date: 11/24/2024, Certifier: Shelcon T Mcgee, Registrant: Shelcon T Mcgee, 78758 Spring Hollow Rd, Adams, OR 97810

  • Call Sign: KJ7YKU, Licensee ID: L02445535, Grant Date: 05/03/2021, Expiration Date: 05/03/2031, Certifier: Randy Miller, Registrant: Randy Miller, 52349 Cayuse Rd, Adams, OR 97810-3017

  • Call Sign: KL7KUL, Licensee ID: L02523119, Grant Date: 03/01/2023, Expiration Date: 03/01/2033, Certifier: David L Spratling, Registrant: David L Spratling, 48969 Adams Rd, Adams, OR 97810-3001


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8701P, N8701P, N-8701P, Serial Number: 24-4147, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 03/30/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 04/06/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald Graham Mcentire, Po Box 120, Adams, OR 97810
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8917B, N8917B, N-8917B, Serial Number: 36717, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 03/19/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 09/11/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald G Mcentire, Po Box 120, Adams, OR 97810
  • Aircraft: OLSON LAWRENCE E SKYRAIDER (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 447 (40 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9315W, N9315W, N-9315W, Serial Number: 799012, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 09/05/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 69, Adams, OR 97810
  • Aircraft: USDA-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SVC CINESTAR 8 (Category: Land, Engines: 8), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 57YU, N57YU, N-57YU, Serial Number: 11513001, Certificate Issue Date: 01/21/2015
    Registrant (Government): Usda Agricultural Research Service, 48037 Tubbs Ranch Rd, Adams, OR 97810

Most common first names in Adams, OR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John977.0 years
David564.6 years
Robert576.0 years
Fred479.0 years
Margaret480.8 years
Frank376.0 years
Harold368.0 years
Charles381.6 years
Howard380.0 years
James359.3 years
Most common last names in Adams, OR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Thompson880.9 years
Lieuallen778.0 years
Johnson670.2 years
Lewis465.7 years
Betts481.7 years
Duff462.0 years
Smith477.0 years
Hendrickson383.3 years
Baker379.3 years
Hales375.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Adams, OR
  • 37.7%Electricity
  • 15.8%Wood
  • 14.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.7%Utility gas
  • 11.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Adams, OR
  • 57.7%Electricity
  • 23.1%Wood
  • 19.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Adams compared to Oregon state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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