The Town FilesGadsden, Arizona
Community in Yuma County · population 571 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,800
- Household income
- $43,535
- Jan low / Jul high
- 48° / 107°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 24.2
Gadsden is a community of 571 people in Yuma County, Arizona. The median home is worth $155,800, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better transit than 99% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Arizona towns, better for cycling than 80% of Arizona towns.
How Gadsden ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gadsden is worth $155,800, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $43,535, which is more affordable than 59% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $482 a month. 19.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gadsden | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,800 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $482 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $43,535 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 19.6% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gadsden
| People | Gadsden | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.2 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 44.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.6% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.9% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 63.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Gadsden
July highs average 106.7°F and January lows 47.9°F. About 3.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 181 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Gadsden since 1950.
Severe weather in Yuma County since 1996
Yuma County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 19, 1993 | Flood | DR-977: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| January 15, 1985 | Severe Storm | DR-730: Heavy Rain & High Winds |
Jobs and pay in Yuma County
Yuma County had 71,978 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,873 a year. Unemployment was 13.2% in 2023; in Gadsden itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Gadsden
1 public school with 442 students, about 27.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Elementary School | PK-8 | 442 | 27.6 |
Towns near Gadsden
- Somerton, AZ5.8 mi · 14,197 people · home $232,600
- San Luis, AZ6.0 mi · 35,257 people · home $224,900
- Rancho Mesa Verde, AZ7.8 mi · 571 people · home $186,100
- Donovan Estates, AZ12.1 mi · 1,295 people · home $152,900
- Avenue B and C, AZ13.3 mi · 4,101 people · home $14,700
- Yuma, AZ15.4 mi · 95,548 people · home $230,000
- Fortuna Foothills, AZ23.5 mi · 27,776 people · home $199,200
Gadsden questions
Is Gadsden, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gadsden scores better for retirees than 3% of Arizona towns and quieter than 12%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 24.2).
How much does a house cost in Gadsden?
The median owner-occupied home in Gadsden is valued at $155,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,535, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $482 a month.
What is the weather like in Gadsden?
July highs average 106.7°F and January lows 47.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 3.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Gadsden get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Gadsden in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)