Adams County
Adams County, Indiana: solar permitting grade B (score 39/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 39/100 |
| Population | 35,516 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Adams County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Adams County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Berne city
- Decatur city
- Geneva town
- Monroe town
- Blue Creek township
- French township
- Hartford township
- Jefferson township
- Kirkland township
- Monroe township
- Preble township
- Root township
- St. Marys township
- Union township
- Wabash township
- Washington township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Wells County · ≈15 miD53—
- Van Wert County, OH · ≈20 miD58—
- Mercer County, OH · ≈22 miD60—
- Jay County · ≈22 miF73—
- Allen County · ≈25 miC48—
- Blackford County · ≈28 miD55—
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Adams County ranks #9 of 92 ranked Indiana counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Indiana: Washington County (B · 36), Cass County (B · 36), LaGrange County (B · 37). See all Indiana county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.