At a Glance
Median Income
$54,464
$23,441 per capita
Home Value
$98,300
Zillow: $99,284
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
14.2% smoking rate
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?
B
3.4 / 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 8.9% (147% 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 $99,284. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,131
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,464
Per Capita$23,441
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$911M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$99,284
Housing Units513
Rent Burden46.1%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
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.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.