Gadsden County, Florida
Among the top 7% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
- top 3% for estimated total tax burden
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- bottom 8% for broadband access
Gadsden County is a county in Florida with about 44,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, annual snowfall, and park & nature access. It rates lower on summer humidity and broadband access.
Official websitegadsdengov.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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72%58%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.4 in4.4 in
oppressive 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$46k13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US counties
Home Value$137k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$781better than 59% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 60% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.62%better than 74% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.16%better than 97% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 60% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)52°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation59.3 in95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days242 daysbetter than 56% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 8% of US counties
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.4better than 27% of US counties
School Quality43.7better than 24% of US counties
Violent Crime105/100kbetter than 92% of US counties
Property Crime103/100kbetter than 92% of US counties
Community
Population43,74665th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.955th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.916th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+374th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)31.7%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)54.5%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.1%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 16% of US counties
Walkability5.1/20better than 20% of US counties
Airport Distance174 mibetter than 19% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access71.3%better than 8% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.11better than 62% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gadsden County an affordable place to live?
- Gadsden County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Gadsden County?
- The median home value in Gadsden County is $137k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Gadsden County?
- Median household income in Gadsden County is $46k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Gadsden County?
- Median gross rent in Gadsden County is $781 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Gadsden County safe?
- Gadsden County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 105/100k (better than 92%). Property crime is 103/100k.
- What is the weather like in Gadsden County?
- Gadsden County averages 82°F in July and 52°F in January, with 59.3 in of annual precipitation and about 242 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Gadsden County?
- Public-school quality in Gadsden County is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Gadsden County?
- The average one-way commute in Gadsden County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)