Gadsden, AL
Living in Gadsden
Bikeability13
Walkability19
Commute81
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety19
Airports54
Hospitals26
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation-1.7k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black36%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$4.3k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office20%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$2.6k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$455Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas52%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gadsden
United States45
Alabama48
Gadsden Metro Area71
Etowah County71
Property Crime in Gadsden
United States48
Alabama52
Gadsden Metro Area76
Etowah County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gadsden
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gadsden, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gadsden, AL
Excel Institute
0 miles, NW
Episcopal Day School
0 miles, N
St James Catholic School
2 miles, NE
Coosa Christian School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Gadsden, AL
Jacksonville State University
19 miles, SE
Talladega College
40 miles, S
Shorter University
50 miles, E
Berry College
51 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gadsden, AL
Riverview Regional Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
3 miles, E
Mountain View Hospital
6 miles, N
Marshall Medical Centers
17 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Gadsden, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
52 miles, SW
Lovell Field
85 miles, NE