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Adams County
Adams County, Ohio, offers a welcoming business environment with strengths in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Home to fertile farmland and a strong agribusiness sector, the county provides opportunities for food production and related industries. Its location along major transportation routes supports manufacturing and small business growth, while workforce training programs help ensure a skilled labor pool.
The county’s natural beauty, including the Edge of Appalachia Preserve and Serpent Mound, attracts visitors and supports a growing tourism economy. With its strong community ties and commitment to economic development, Adams County is a great place to live, work, and invest.
Connect with the Adams County Economic Development Organization
Paul Worley, Director
paul.worley@adamscountyoh.gov(937) 779-6768
Adams County Economic Development
215 N. Cross Street
West Union, Ohio 45693
https://adamscountyoh.gov/
A Snapshot of Adams County
County Seat:
West Union
Local resources:
Adams County Chamber of CommerceAdams County Travel & Visitors BureauNearest Airport(s):
Alexander Salamon Airport: 5.3 miles
John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 112 miles
Highways:
US 52, OH 32
Workforce:
35,808 within a 45-minute drive
Population:
27,297 live in the county
GDP:
$3,323,411,159 in Gross Regional Product
Primary Industries
Automotive & Aerospace
Wood & Paper Products
Railways:
Norfolk Southern Corp.
Higher Education:
Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center
Median Household Income:
$49,219
Median Home Value:
$182,871
Cost of Living Index:
95.1
Major Employers
Featured Sites
Utilities
Electricity Providers:
Adams REA
Columbus Southern Power
Ohio Power
South Central REA
Natural Gas Providers:
Cincinnati Gas
Telephone/Internet Providers:
AT&T Ohio
Frontier North
Top attractions in Adams County
Southeast Ohio is the kind of place that surprises you—where you stumble upon a town that feels like it was pulled from a movie set, enjoy one-of-a-kind, locally owned shops, or discover a hiking trail that becomes your new favorite. It’s the largest, yet somehow least talked-about, region of Ohio, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a place where you can slow down, look around, and see that life’s greatest adventures are right in front of you.
Edge of Appalachia Preserve
Over 20,000 acres in beautiful southern Ohio.
Serpent Mound
A National Historic Landmark built by the ancient American Indian cultures of Ohio.
Quilt Barn Trail
Barn quilts originated here in Adams County.
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