Adams County
Adams County, Wisconsin: 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 | 20,220 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| 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
In Wisconsin, towns hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Adams County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Adams city
- Wisconsin Dells city
- Adams town
- Big Flats town
- Colburn town
- Dell Prairie town
- Easton town
- Jackson town
- Leola town
- Lincoln town
- Monroe town
- New Chester town
- New Haven town
- Preston town
- Quincy town
- Richfield town
- Rome town
- Springville town
- Strongs Prairie town
- Friendship village
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Juneau County · ≈17 miD52—
- Marquette County · ≈21 miB33—
- Waushara County · ≈28 miC42—
- Wood County · ≈36 miB34—
- Portage County · ≈37 miC47—
- Sauk County · ≈39 miB31—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Adams County ranks #37 of 72 ranked Wisconsin counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Wisconsin: Sauk County (B · 31), Crawford County (B · 31), Vilas County (B · 31). See all Wisconsin 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.