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Gadsden, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Madison County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
367
Population
328/sq mi density
$54,250
Median Income
$32,013 per capita
$117,900
Home Value
$201,675 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
18.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,900 home value, $769/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gadsden enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in |
Gadsden has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").