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Boykin, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dallas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
280 Population 100/sq mi density
$36,908 Median Income $12,303 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
857 Violent Crime/100K 3,533 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$36,908 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
857 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Boykin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates32.0684°N, 87.2943°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallas County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.9 / 100
Community Resilience50.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
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

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 106 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 105 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 108 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 130 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 130 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 125 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 79 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 134 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 87 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 108 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 77 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 133 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 124 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 114 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 110 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 119 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 135 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 92 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 122 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 141 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 169 km
2018 Michael Category 5 256 km
2017 Nate Category 1 246 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 141 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 200 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 84 km
1998 Georges Category 2 223 km
1998 Earl Category 1 266 km
1997 Danny Category 1 194 km
1995 Opal Category 3 75 km
1995 Erin Category 2 164 km
1985 Elena Category 3 252 km
1985 Kate Category 2 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

433 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 690 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 12 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF4 70 km 7
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 68 km 2
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 73 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 7
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 88 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 40 km 4
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 75 km 2
May 3, 1984 EF3 91 km 5
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 6, 1983 EF3 43 km 1
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX (5,018 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 20 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 83 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 94 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 20 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,794 99 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 82 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 95 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 97 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 98 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 95 km
2024 OAK COMP 55/56 RX 3,088 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,909 91 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 057 2,806 91 km
2021 OK COMP 31 2,770 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in

Boykin has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.6").

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