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Ardmore, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Limestone County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,444 Population 708/sq mi density
$43,542 Median Income $30,268 per capita
$183,600 Home Value $251,380 Zillow
$715 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 1,652 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,542 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$183,600 home value, $715/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ardmore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation901 ft (275 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates34.9878°N, 86.8290°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLimestone County County
Nearest AirportPryor Field Regional (DCU)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.8 / 100
Community Resilience76.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 123 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 63 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 122 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 120 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 128 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 87 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 124 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 125 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 92 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 139 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 86 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 125 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 32 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 33 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 147 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 141 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 132 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 138 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 22 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,630 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 83 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 38 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 88 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 86 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 78 km 4
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 97 km 1
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 93 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 25 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 59 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 41 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 30 km 11
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 74 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 46 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 29 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 54 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 71 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 23 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 95 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 90 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 91 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 81 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 91 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 80 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 98 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Ardmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.4").

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