At a Glance
Median Income
$41,504
$18,066 per capita
Home Value
$169,600
Zillow: $240,750
Median Rent
$483/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
1,426/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
39.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Gadsden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gadsden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gadsden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gadsden residents earn a median household income of $41,504 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,066. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,795 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gadsden is $169,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,750. Median rent is $483/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Gadsden reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,426/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Gadsden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
39.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gadsden has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population696
Median Age24.2 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female22% / 78%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,504
Per Capita$18,066
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A
Home Value$169,600
Rent$483
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$240,750
Housing Units331
Rent Burden12.5%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property1,426/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation99 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+39.2%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute62 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Gadsden was built in 1976.
58.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
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