Gadsden, AL

Living in Gadsden

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 19
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 18
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Schools 43
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Residents

35k Population -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

$33k Median 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

$74k Median Home Value +$2.6k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$455 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gadsden, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gadsden, AL

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Excel Institute
0 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Gadsden, AL

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Talladega College
40 miles, S
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Shorter University
50 miles, E
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Berry College
51 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gadsden, AL

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Airports

Airports near Gadsden, AL

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Lovell Field
85 miles, NE