Housing by town in Adams County, Indiana
Adams County, Indiana has 16 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $833 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $624 in 2015–2019 (+33.5%; Up after inflation).
Root Township has the highest median gross rent ($992) and Geneva the lowest ($676).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $833 (±$52)
- Households that rent
- 16.5%
- Median household income
- $65,289
- Places
- 16
Cities, towns and townships in Adams County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berne | $792 | 30.3% | $62,159 | $151,700 | $1,147 |
| Blue Creek Township | — | 12.1% | $59,330 | $348,200 | $1,891 |
| Decatur | $820 | 23.4% | $58,646 | $142,800 | $1,142 |
| French Township | — | 0.0% | $105,288 | $315,500 | $1,911 |
| Geneva | $676 | 28.8% | $52,500 | $127,300 | $1,054 |
| Hartford Township | — | 9.5% | $59,848 | $159,200 | $1,577 |
| Jefferson Township (Adams County) | — | 20.9% | $46,645 | $225,900 | $1,617 |
| Kirkland Township | — | 13.3% | $98,372 | $263,000 | $1,677 |
| Monroe | $699 | 21.9% | $74,063 | $164,400 | $989 |
| Monroe Township (Adams County) | $936 | 10.4% | $73,894 | $180,600 | $1,447 |
| Preble Township | — | 12.7% | $78,125 | $221,000 | $1,407 |
| Root Township | $992 | 13.6% | $63,492 | $193,800 | $1,349 |
| St. Marys Township | — | 0.0% | $89,286 | $229,600 | $1,569 |
| Union Township (Adams County) | — | 2.2% | $72,031 | $213,700 | $1,395 |
| Wabash Township (Adams County) | $698 | 27.4% | $61,250 | $164,600 | $1,363 |
| Washington Township (Adams County) | $748 | 20.3% | $61,371 | $145,000 | $1,193 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,850 | $29,700 | $47,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,950 | $54,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,200 | $61,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,800 | $73,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
How the places in Adams County rank across Indiana
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Crime reported to police in Adams County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | 68 | 104 | 284 | 36,631 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 32 | 87 | 59 | 160 | 36,842 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Adams County recorded 32 violent and 59 property crimes, 87 and 160 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Adams County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County Sheriff's Office | 22,394 | 10 | 12 |
| Decatur Police Department | 10,106 | 19 | 39 |
| Berne Police Department | 4,342 | 3 | 8 |
ZIP codes in Adams County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46733 | 19,318 | $842 | $176,200 | $64,483 | 15.9% |
| 46711 | 8,353 | $843 | $173,200 | $70,656 | 24.6% |
| 46740 | 4,486 | $676 | $158,900 | $58,484 | 14.1% |
| 46772 | 3,288 | $813 | $241,600 | $80,000 | 8.9% |
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Questions about Adams County
What is the crime rate in Adams County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Adams County recorded 87 violent and 160 property crimes per 100,000 residents (32 violent and 59 property crimes in all).
Which place in Adams County has the highest rent?
Root Township has the highest median gross rent, $992 (±$120) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Adams County has the lowest rent?
Geneva has the lowest median gross rent, $676 (±$108) a month.
What is the median rent in Adams County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Adams County is $833 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adams County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adams County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Adams County, IN
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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