At a Glance
Median Income
$54,250
$32,013 per capita
Home Value
$117,900
Zillow: $201,675
Median Rent
$769/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $54,250 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,013. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,988 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gadsden is $117,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,675. Median rent is $769/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Gadsden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,518/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Gadsden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gadsden has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population367
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,250
Per Capita$32,013
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$8,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,900
Rent$769
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$201,675
Housing Units236
Rent Burden18.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,518/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary651/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation417 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed217 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gadsden was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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