County profile · Kentucky
Adair County, KY market data
How Adair County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 19,423
- +2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,136
- Median household income
- $53,553
- +40.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $150,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,855
- Highest market score
- 63
- Real estate agents and brokers, #423 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Adair County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Adair County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Adair County has an estimated 19,423 people and 7,136 households. Population estimates put the population change in Adair County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.9%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Adair County is $53,553, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 40.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Adair County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Of the business types scored in Adair County, real estate agents and brokers (63), insurance agencies (61) and real estate businesses (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #423 of 2,176 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Adair County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Adair County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #423 of 2,176 | 8 | 11.2 | Index only | 213 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #757 of 2,272 | 11 | 15.4 | $1.8M | 141 | 8 |
| Real estate | 59 | #627 of 2,229 | 13 | 18.2 | Index only | 165 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #960 of 2,358 | 12 | 16.8 | $1.9M | 80 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 52 | #855 of 1,886 | 5 | 7.0 | $1.3M | 134 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,145 of 2,405 | 56 | 78.5 | $388K | 105 | 23 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,505 of 2,378 | 26 | 36.4 | $260K | 59 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 43 | #1,534 of 2,401 | 39 | 54.7 | $174K | 65 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 42 | #1,212 of 1,889 | 5 | 7.0 | $4.3M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 41 | #1,355 of 2,087 | 8 | 11.2 | $1.4M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,501 of 2,210 | 11 | 15.4 | $1M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,690 of 2,405 | 35 | 49.0 | $621K | 94 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,838 of 2,394 | 38 | 53.3 | $174K | 114 | 20 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,641 of 2,090 | 8 | 11.2 | $2.7M | 53 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #1,984 of 2,385 | 24 | 33.6 | $219K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #1,791 of 2,222 | 13 | 18.2 | $1.7M | 55 | 12 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 30 | #1,954 of 2,402 | 19 | 26.6 | $2M | 59 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 25 | #2,133 of 2,339 | 16 | 22.4 | $328K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 24 | #1,431 of 1,611 | 5 | 7.0 | $447K | 45 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 24 | #1,807 of 2,070 | 9 | 12.6 | $4.2M | 46 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 17 | #1,397 of 1,461 | 5 | 7.0 | $1M | 40 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 17 | #2,150 of 2,200 | 15 | 21.0 | $337K | 38 | 7 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.3M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 67 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $9.5M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $4.2M | 174 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 69 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 93 | 10 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.2M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.2M | 176 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 37 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | Index only | 56 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $5.6M | 67 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 62 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $10.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $563K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $16.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Adair County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.8M | $949 | 99 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.8M | $3,190 | 123 |
| Food away from home | $21.7M | $3,047 | 75 |
| Groceries | $38.1M | $5,333 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.2M | $736 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $313 | 54 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.5M | $490 | 50 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.6M | $925 | 72 |
| Pets | $5M | $707 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.1M | $1,557 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.5M | $2,727 | 139 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.9M | $2,366 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.8M | $1,228 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $92.7M | $12,995 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Adair County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,423+2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,136
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 405 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 47
- Median household income
- $53,553+40.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,223
- Median home value
- $150,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,855
- Daytime population
- 17,036Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Adair County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Adair County at 19,423 people in 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,136 households. Median household income rose 40.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Adair County, KY spend?
Households in Adair County spend about $92.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $38.1M on groceries and $22.8M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Adair County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Adair County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Adair County are for real estate agents and brokers (63), insurance agencies (61) and real estate businesses (59). Adair County ranks #423 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Adair County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Adair County is $53,553 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $150,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Adair County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (53% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Adair County, each ranked against other counties.
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