Gadsden, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Madison County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
367
Population
328/sq mi density
$54,250
Median Income
$32,013 per capita
$117,900
Home Value
$216,483 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
18.7% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
1,519
Violent Crime/100K
253 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,900 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,519 violent crimes/100K (300% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gadsden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7768°N, 88.9861°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Gadsden has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.5").