Adams County

MyTownView tracks 6 municipalities in Adams County, Ohio. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

6Municipalities
9,357Residents
12Articles
$41,646Avg. Median Income
$113,850Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Mar 4Manchester High School boys basketball vs Black River, OHSAA districtsManchesterFeb 12Mail theft in Canal Winchester: have you seen these two?WinchesterFeb 12Mail theft in Canal Winchester: have you seen these two?Canal WinchesterFeb 7Manchester vs Northwest, Ohio high school boys basketball photosManchesterDec 18One dead, nine injured in carbon monoxide call near Canal WinchesterWinchesterNov 7Ohio high school football playoffs, highlights from Westerville South vs. Canal WinchesterWinchesterOct 24Northwest High School football score vs Manchester, OHSAA recapManchesterOct 6Seven candidates vying for four seats on Canal Winchester City Council in Nov. 4 electionWinchesterSep 19Canal Winchester, Pickerington Central battle in Ohio high school football Week 5WinchesterSep 18Watch live: Pickerington Central vs. Canal Winchester Ohio high school football showdown (9/19/2025)WinchesterSep 13Canton South vs Manchester, Ohio high school football photos, Week 4ManchesterAug 29Hilliard Davidson, Canal Winchester clash in Ohio high school football actionWinchester

Rankings in Adams County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1SeamanAdams+12.4%
2ManchesterAdams+3.9%
3West UnionAdams+2.4%
4PeeblesAdams-7.4%
5WinchesterAdams-8.6%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1WinchesterAdams0.8 total crimes per 1k
2ManchesterAdams1.0 total crimes per 1k
3SeamanAdams5.8 total crimes per 1k
4West UnionAdams7.2 total crimes per 1k
5PeeblesAdams10.8 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1ManchesterAdams1.32%
2PeeblesAdams1.32%
3SeamanAdams1.32%
4West UnionAdams1.32%
5WinchesterAdams1.32%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1ManchesterAdams81 / 100
2PeeblesAdams81 / 100
3SeamanAdams81 / 100
4West UnionAdams81 / 100
5WinchesterAdams81 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Manchester

Pop. 1,972Income $29,344Homes $94,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Peebles

Pop. 1,944Income $62,500Homes $120,800
Village (President-Trustee)

Rome (Stout)

Pop. 55Homes $70,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Seaman

Pop. 1,205Income $46,705Homes $134,600
Village (President-Trustee)

West Union

Pop. 2,899Income $29,056Homes $132,500
Village (President-Trustee)

Winchester

Pop. 1,282Income $40,625Homes $130,900
Village (President-Trustee)