Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (5) F
Premiere Cinema 16
Cinema
Titan Stadium
Stadium
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo
Zoo
Fat Man's Squeeze
Attraction
Noccalula Falls
Attraction
Food and Drink (13) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Burger 101
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (18) F
Gadsden Moragne Park
Park
East Gadsden Community Park
Park
Gadsden Kiwanis Park
Park
Ola Lee Mize Patriots Park
Park
Gadsden Kiwanis Park
Park
Banks Park
Park
Noccalula Falls
Park
North Gadsden Park
Park
Sequoyah Park
Park
Rainbow City Park
Park
Rainbow City Park
Park
Shops (13) F
Epic Fresh Cuts LLC
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
B & B Pawn
Convenience Store
Gas Station
Convenience Store
Sears
Department Store
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Books-A-Million
Books
Gadsden Mall
Mall
Dollar General
Discount Store
Belk
Department Store
Coosa Town Center
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Gadsden.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Gadsden is 82/100 - which is 7% lower than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Gadsden crime rates are 4,515 per 100k, which is 115% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
3,886 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
629 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Gadsden is $34,062 - which is 24% lower than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$34,062 F
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Etowah County Health Department
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Gadsden home prices are $80,400 - which is 37% lower than Alabama
Home Price
$80,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Gadsden graduation rate is 71% - which is 11% lower than Alabama
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (23) A+
W E Striplin Elementary School
Excel Institute
Gadsden Middle School
Gadsden City Alternative School
Therapeutic Academic Program
Episcopal Day School
Sansom Middle School
C I T Y Program
Floyd Elementary School
St James Catholic School
Donehoo Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary School
Coosa Christian School
Walnut Park Elementary School
Eura Brown Elementary School
Adams Elementary School
Litchfield Middle School
Thompson Elementary School
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
High Schools (6) A
Gadsden City Alternative School
Episcopal Day School
C I T Y Program
Gadsden City High School
Coosa Christian School
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
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ratings C+

Gadsden has an overall rating of 65% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D
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Gadsden Alabama: A Small And Natural Haven 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) I love Alabama! The sense of southern pride that I get from it really makes me happy and gives me a wince of belonging. I have lived in many cities around the state and have enjoyed many experiences there in. One of my favorites is Gadsden.
Gadsden may be small but the energy re ...Read More sonating off of this place is huge. It is the best place to look for southern and country foods. The barbeque and other southern staple foods here are excellent. They tend to give huge portions for smaller prices. I guess it’s just a southern thing and I love it.
The places to shop her provide the essentials to anyone in need. The city is situated on the river and the wildlife and nature here is breathtaking. Just going exploring or taking a trip to the river can provide memories and entertainment for a person. The city also has a few historical sights that are great to visit and learn history from. Overall this small city has a lot of heart and is a place to raise a family with love and a tight knit community. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gadsden? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gadsden Moragne Park
      East Gadsden Community Park
      Gadsden Kiwanis Park
      Ola Lee Mize Patriots Park
      Gadsden Kiwanis Park
      Banks Park
      Noccalula Falls
      North Gadsden Park

      Entertainment

      Premiere Cinema 16
      Titan Stadium
      Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo
      Fat Man's Squeeze
      Noccalula Falls

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Chick-fil-A
      Jack's
      Burger 101
      Sonic
      Arby's
      Jack's
      Jack's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Gadsden? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Gadsden.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gadsden? The cost of living in Gadsden is 82/100 - which is 7% lower than Alabama.
      Gadsden
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gadsden? Gadsden crime rates are 4,515, which are 115% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      4,515 per 100k people

      98% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      98% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Gadsden? The median income in Gadsden is $34,062 which is 24% lower than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $34,06238% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,45628% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Gadsden a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Mountain View Hospital
      Gadsden Regional Medical Center
      Riverview Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Gadsden home prices? Gadsden home prices are $80,400 - which is 37% lower than Alabama
      Median home value
      $80,40056% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64532% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Gadsden have good schools? The Gadsden graduation rate is 71% - which is 11% lower than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Gadsden a good place to live? Gadsden has an overall rating of 65% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      3 total surveys

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