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Black, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Geneva County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
462 Population 114/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $19,225 per capita
$58,500 Home Value $169,762 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
491 Violent Crime/100K 2,796 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Black 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 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 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 Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation234 ft (71 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates31.0098°N, 85.7444°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGeneva County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.83"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.7 / 100
Community Resilience29.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very 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 Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Apr 11, 2019.

Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 149 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 145 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 139 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 149 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 136 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 143 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 4 215 km
2024 Debby Category 1 256 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 240 km
2020 Sally Category 2 160 km
2018 Michael Category 5 81 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 185 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 146 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 191 km
1998 Earl Category 2 101 km
1997 Danny Category 1 217 km
1995 Opal Category 3 101 km
1995 Erin Category 2 150 km
1985 Elena Category 3 180 km
1985 Kate Category 2 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

660 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 663 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 34 km 9
Jan 9, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 47 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 79 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 45 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 73 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 22 km 1
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BERTHA SWAMP RD 23,036 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,523 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 59 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,231 95 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,032 69 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,993 91 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,921 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,750 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,675 62 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,586 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,540 65 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,518 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,508 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,447 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,424 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
April 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in

Black has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (2.7").

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