City safety & data profile

AdrianMI

Adrian, MI is a 21K-resident city in Lenawee County with a median household income of $50,209.

Lenawee County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Adrian, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Adrian has a population larger than 46% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $138,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

21K
Population
Top 54%
By size
$50,209
Median income
$138,000
Median home
20.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Adrian

Adrian posts a median household income higher than 9% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Adrian area.

Top 91%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Adrian

Where Adrian income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,209 Bottom 9% higher than 9% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Adrian, MI beyond the headline numbers

Adrian sits inside Lenawee County, Michigan, at roughly 41.90°N, -84.04°W. Population 20,691, $50,209 median household income. Median home value $138,000, median rent $956. Poverty rate 20.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Adrian's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.9%, then short sleep duration at 38%. 1 hospital in/around Adrian, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Adrian from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
20,691
Adrian
Median Income
$50,209
-26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$138,000
-39% vs avg
Median Age
35.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lenawee County) - Adrian's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
98K-1%
Median Income
$70,518+48%
Median Home Value
$196,800+68%
Poverty Rate
10.7%-24%
Unemployment
4.7%-61%

Economics

Economics indicators for Adrian, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$956/mo
Poverty Rate
20.3% +43% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 77.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.9%
Short Sleep Duration
38%
High Blood Pressure
35.9%
Physical Inactivity
30.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.8%
Current Smoking
16.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.1%
Binge Drinking
16%
Diabetes
12.9%
Current Asthma
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.7%
Annual Checkup 76.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.5%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
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0
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1
★★
0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PROMEDICA CHARLES AND VIRGINIA HICKMAN HOSPITAL
ADRIAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Adrian, MI? ▼
Adrian, MI has a population of 20,691 people, located in Lenawee County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Adrian? ▼
The median household income in Adrian, MI is $50,209 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.3%.
What is the median home value in Adrian? ▼
The median home value in Adrian, MI is $138,000. Median rent is $956/month.
What are the top health concerns in Adrian? ▼
The top health indicators in Adrian include Obesity (41.9%), Short Sleep Duration (38%), High Blood Pressure (35.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Adrian? ▼
Adrian has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Adrian? ▼
The median age in Adrian, MI is 35.8 years. 21.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Adrian, MI is located in Lenawee County, Michigan. With a population of 21K and a $50,209 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Adrian area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Adrian's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Adrian area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Adrian against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lenawee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.