Gadsden, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Imperial County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
696
Population
357/sq mi density
$41,504
Median Income
$18,066 per capita
$169,600
Home Value
$245,309 Zillow
$483
Median Rent
12.5% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$41,504 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $483/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gadsden has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 99 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5564°N, 114.7810°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Imperial County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0502 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.52 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 106 km |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Gadsden has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 57°F in December to 95°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").