Adams township, Ohio
Adams township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Adams township is a geographic entity located in Guernsey County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,880. The land area covers 25.23 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,880 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs | ±14 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 754 | ±201 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 979 | ±242 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 754 | ±201 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 225 | ±100 |
| Median Home Value | $201,800 | ±$78,826 |
| Median Gross Rent | $856 | ±$227 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,794 | ±$46,491 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,286 | ±$9,462 |
| Poverty Rate | 16% | ±18% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 283 | ±327 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 792 | ±212 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±11.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWNSHIP OF ADAMS
GUS Population: 1,867 (2024)
ID: 132631
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
4752 COLLEGE HILL RD, CAMBRIDGE OH 43725-9728
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GUS Population: 38,219 (2024)
ID: 172253
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
627 WHEELING AVE, STE 300, CAMBRIDGE OH 43725-2292
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Adamsville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Byesville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lore City, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lore City, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lore City, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 10-12 | Senecaville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Byesville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Cambridge, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cambridge, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Cambridge, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Muskingum University
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College | 4.5 mi away | 10 College Drive, New Concord, OH, 43762-1837 |
7408268211
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NEW CONCORD BRANCH
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 77 W MAIN ST, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762 |
(740) 826-4184
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Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
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College Vocational | 17.4 mi away | 400 Richards Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701 |
7404553111
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GUERNSEY COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 800 STEUBENVILLE AVE., CAMBRIDGE, OH, 43725 |
(740) 432-5946
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Zane State College
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701-2626 |
7405885000
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CROSSROADS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 63500 BYESVILLE RD, CAMBRIDGE, OH, 43725 |
(740) 432-7536
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Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1425 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701 |
7404530762
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GUERNSEY COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY BS
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 63500 BYESVILLE RD, CAMBRIDGE, OH, 43725 |
(740) 432-7536
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BYESVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 100 GLASS AVE, BYESVILLE, OH, 43723 |
(740) 685-2236
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WEST LAFAYETTE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 601 E MAIN ST, WEST LAFAYETTE, OH, 43845 |
(740) 545-6672
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CAMBRIDGE, OH US, located 5.5 miles from Adams township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.2° | 20.7° | 29.4° | 3.25" | 5.5" |
| February | 42.3° | 22.6° | 32.4° | 2.41" | 5.3" |
| March | 52.8° | 30.3° | 41.6° | 3.27" | 3.1" |
| April | 66.2° | 40.2° | 53.2° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.0° | 50.2° | 62.6° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.0° | 58.5° | 70.3° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.1° | 62.7° | 73.9° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 60.9° | 72.5° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.8° | 53.7° | 65.7° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.1° | 42.2° | 54.1° | 2.87" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.2° | 32.6° | 42.9° | 3.00" | 0.5" |
| December | 42.4° | 25.7° | 34.0° | 2.99" | 3.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Concord village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Cambridge city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Norwich village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| Byesville village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Kimbolton CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| Adamsville village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3905900282. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.