HazardDB
 



Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very High


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

59

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

12

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

82

Hazard Shelters

35

Fire Stations

19

Hospitals

14

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Adams County, Colorado, has a population of 513,677 with a population density of 434 per square mile. The population has seen an increase from 441,603 in 2010, with a growth rate of approximately 16.4%. The county has a diverse population with 63.1% White, 2.6% Black, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.1% Asian, and 32.7% Hispanic. The median age in Adams County is 32.4, with a slightly higher percentage of males (43.2%) compared to females (42.7%). The county has a relatively high average household size of 2.85, with 42.3% of households being family households.

In terms of housing, Adams County has a total of 163,136 housing units, with a homeownership rate of 61.9% and a rental occupancy rate of 32.3%. The county has a vacancy rate of 5.7%. In terms of agriculture, Adams County has 905 farms with an average size of 779 acres. The average sales of agricultural products in 2017 was $139,779. Comparing to other counties in Colorado, Adams County has a higher population density, a larger percentage of Hispanic residents, and a higher average household size. The county also has a higher homeownership rate compared to the state average of 65.1%.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
11 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
419 mm Moderately Low
Average Humidity
50% Moderate
Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

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