Gadsden, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Etowah County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
33,617
Population
898/sq mi density
$38,699
Median Income
$23,553 per capita
$101,900
Home Value
$117,213 Zillow
$787
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
582
Violent Crime/100K
2,599 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$38,699 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
582 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gadsden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 38.5 sq mi (99.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0066°N, 86.0161°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Etowah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in |
Gadsden has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.5").