Market insights · Iowa
Adair County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Adair County has 7,403 residents, down 1.3% since 2020 (-0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 191 households moved in and 190 moved out (+1 net), bringing in a net $1.1M of income. Median household income is $68,092, the median home $160,400 and median rent $799 a month.
In Iowa: 59th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 19th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 64th of 99 counties for median household income · 51st of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Adair County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Guthrie County, IA | 29 | $1.4M |
| Polk County, IA | 26 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Adair County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County, IA | 25 | $1.3M |
| Dallas County, IA | 23 | $1.3M |
| Union County, IA | 22 | $1.2M |
| Guthrie County, IA | 21 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.