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Bakerhill, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Barbour County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
280 Population 102/sq mi density
$54,327 Median Income $27,096 per capita
$97,100 Home Value $156,965 Zillow
$603 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
567 Violent Crime/100K 3,713 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,327 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,100 home value, $603/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
567 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bakerhill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation510 ft (155 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates31.7769°N, 85.2954°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBarbour County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.4 / 100
Community Resilience11.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 196 km
2024 Debby Category 1 276 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 256 km
2020 Sally Category 2 228 km
2018 Michael Category 5 81 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 205 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 219 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 232 km
1998 Earl Category 1 190 km
1997 Danny Category 1 292 km
1995 Opal Category 3 119 km
1995 Erin Category 2 239 km
1985 Elena Category 3 271 km
1985 Kate Category 2 138 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

561 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,360 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 77 km 23
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 81 km 9
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 98 km 5
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 72 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 75 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 54 km 2
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 56 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 22 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 53 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 48 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 47 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 35 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 53 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 35 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 44 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 43 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 50 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 57 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 42 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 65 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in

Bakerhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (2.4").

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