Special Interest
Housing in Adams County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Adams County averages $857/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Nebraska median of $1,072 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Adams County FMR Area are $748 for a studio, $854 for 1‑bedroom, $1,012 for 2‑bedroom, $1,335 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,340 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $155 increase for a 2-bedroom in Adams County shows a 18% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Adams County was 2.6% in 2024, compared to Nebraska at 2.8% and the national rate of 4.0%.
