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Gadsden County

Quiet, Southern Living

Nestled between the Georgia border and the Apalachicola National Forest, Gadsden County is quiet communities rich with Southern heritage and built for a modern lifestyle. Picturesque outdoor environments composed of rolling hills, breathtaking lakefront views, and giant, perspective-giving oak trees give Gadsden a tranquil spirituality.

Looking to live closer to the beaches while increasing job prospects in burgeoning industries like manufacturing and logistics? U.S. Interstate 10 stretches directly through Gadsden, providing access to literally everything. Reach the Atlantic Coast in a 2.5 drive or the Gulf Coast in under two. Life in Gadsden is full of happy little surprises waiting just around the corner.

< 3-Hour Drive to Jacksonville, Florida, from Gadsden County
< 30-Minute Drive to the Florida state capital (Tallahassee)
17% Less Cost of living than the national average Best Places
43,714 Population in Gadsden County U.S. Census Bureau, 2021

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