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1. Overview - Life In Gadsden
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Gadsden
3. Crime In Gadsden
4. Cost of Living In Gadsden
5. Gender In Gadsden
6. Household Income For Gadsden
7. Education In Gadsden
8. Race & Ethnicity In Gadsden

Gadsden is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 35224 residents.. The poverty rate of Gadsden is 26.7%, which is 91% higher than national average. The typical household in Gadsden earns $34062 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 64.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Gadsden, only 82% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Gadsden remained 7.9%, which is 68% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Gadsden, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Gadsden is 81, which is 19% lower than national average. Median home value in Gadsden is $80400 , which is 65% lower than national average. While median income in Gadsden remained $34062, which is 50% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing40%

Affordability70%

Safety80%

Amenities80%

Diversity90%

Education50%

Commute85%

The overall crime rate in Gadsden, Alabama is 247% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Gadsden is 172% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Gadsden is 262% higher than national average. You have 1 in 95 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 14 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Alabama	6	5	8	4	4
In USA	24	23	61	32	67

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Alabama	12	24	13	14	16
In USA	130	248	229	121	493