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Gadsden, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Calhoun County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,131 Population 98/sq mi density
$54,464 Median Income $23,441 per capita
$98,300 Home Value $107,691 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
842 Violent Crime/100K 3,318 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,464 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
842 violent crimes/100K (122% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Gadsden, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,464
28% below
$23,441 per capita
Home Value
$98,300
65% below
Zillow: $107,691
Violent Crime
842/100K
122% above
3,318/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 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)

Income
72%
Home Value
35%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gadsden a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gadsden residents earn a median household income of $54,464 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,441. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gadsden is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,691. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Gadsden reports 842 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 122% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,318/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in Gadsden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gadsden has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,131
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,464
Per Capita$23,441
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$911M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$107,691
Housing Units513
Rent Burden46.1%

Crime

F
Violent842/100K
Property3,318/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation150 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gadsden was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.