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Gadsden, AL vs Athens, AL

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- Athens has 84% less violent crime than Gadsden.
- Athens has 58% less property crime than Gadsden.
 Gadsden, ALAthens, ALUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock9.622.7
 Property Crime95.2  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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