Gadsden-City-Hall-fd-tn, 2018
Gadsden’s story
167 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2018.
- 1859Gadsden is settled
GadsdenTN
A town of 473, settled in 1859.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
473
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$210K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
43.2
years
Jobs based here
13
A commuter town
Is Gadsden a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 178 Tennessee towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Gadsden. Gadsden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
473 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Gadsden: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gadsden, and how to reach them.
PowerGibson Electric Members13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCounty Wide Utility DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Gadsden’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Tennessee you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCrockett County Election CommissionCrockett County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes38337, 3834338337 81% · 38343 19%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Gadsden.
Housing
The typical home in Gadsden is valued at about $210K
The typical Gadsden home is worth about $210,000, up 5.6% in a year, 37% below the Tennessee typical home. Gadsden’s median rent is $775 a month, against $947 a month in Tennessee’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
$210KZillow home value
| Gadsden | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $775 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 66% | 73% |
Typical home value
Gadsden$210K
Tennessee$331K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Gadsden stands out in Tennessee and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.5% of working residents work locally in Gadsden, where Tennessee’s towns sit at 12% and U.S. towns at 8%. 19% of Gadsden residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Jackson (29%), Humboldt (10%) and Alamo (6%).
1%work in town
| Gadsden | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 12% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $61,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Gadsden1%
Jackson29%
Humboldt10%
Alamo6%
Bells5%
13 mi
median commute distance
13
jobs based in Gadsden
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Gadsden, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Gadsden has mild winters and hot summers
Gadsden has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Gadsden is 90°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–50°
Spring49–71°
Summer68–89°
Fall49–72°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 28
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Gadsden is
Gadsden beats the Tennessee average on 6 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 44% of adults have high blood pressure in Gadsden.
| Gadsden | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 41% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 23% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
6 better21 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Gadsden | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 7% |
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
12.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Gadsden
16pages on Gadsden
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Gadsden
Union UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Jackson9.9 mi$40,025 tuitionLane CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Jackson14.4 mi$11,790 tuitionJackson State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Jackson14.7 mi$4,740 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Gadsden residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Gadsden for work
Where Gadsden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13jobs based in Gadsden
1%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Gadsden
Town in Tennessee, United States
Gadsden is a town in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gadsden had a population of 469. It is the birthplace of Hall of Fame rock guitarist Scotty Moore, who played with Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 413 ft
- ZIP code
- 38337
- Area code
- 731
Questions about Gadsden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Gadsden, TN a good place to live?
Gadsden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.