Gadsden County , Florida

Population: 43,642 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $46,047 Home $154,700 Rent $792/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 43,642 residents, Gadsden County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Florida and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Gadsden County at 45%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$46,047
Median Income
household
$154,700
Home Value
median
$792/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $46,047
Per Capita Income $23,206
Poverty Rate 27.7%
Median Home Value $154,700
Median Gross Rent $792/mo
Owner Occupied 72.9%
Renter Occupied 27.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 43,642
Median Age 42 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

44.5%
Obesity
15.6%
Diabetes
18.8%
Smoking
39.0%
High Blood Pressure
31.4%
No Physical Activity
16.6%
Depression
38.4%
Insufficient Sleep
77.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 72.4  ·  72th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
83.81
🌀 Hurricane
91.45
🔥 Wildfire
79.61
❄️ Winter Storm
18.43
🌍 Earthquake
44.31
☀️ Drought
77.48

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