Adel SnackAbility
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Crime in Adel summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Adel. Key points include:
There were 47 total crimes in Adel in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Adel is 714.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Adel is 76.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Adel is 638.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Adel is -66.28% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Adel Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Adel / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 47 | 714.6 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 76.0 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.2 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 30.4 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 42 | 638.6 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 121.6 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 29 | 440.9 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 76.0 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Adel, IA Weather
The average high in Adel is 60.0° and the average low is 38.8°.
There are 62.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.0 inches of precipitation each year with 29.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Adel |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 29.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Adel Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Adel
The current population in Adel is 6,430. The population has increased 76.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,430 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 6,259 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 6,090 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 5,867 | 19.2% |
| 2020 | 4,924 | 7.3% |
| 2019 | 4,588 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 4,316 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 4,103 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 4,030 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 4,055 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 3,940 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 3,841 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 3,767 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 3,708 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 3,640 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Adel
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Adel is:
86.2% White with 5,544 White residents.
0.9% African American with 55 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 120 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 304 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 383 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Adel | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Adel
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Adel is 49.0% female with 3,149 female residents.
Adel is 51.0% male with 3,280 male residents.
| Gender | Adel | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Adel for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Adel completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Adel completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Adel completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Adel completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Adel completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Adel completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Adel completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Adel completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Adel completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Adel | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Adel, Iowa
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6.9% of households in Adel earn Less than $10,000.
0.1% of households in Adel earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Adel earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Adel earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Adel earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Adel earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.6% of households in Adel earn $75,000 to $99,999.
28.8% of households in Adel earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Adel earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.4% of households in Adel earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Adel | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.8% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







