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Broomtown, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Chattooga County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
222 Population 47/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
654 Violent Crime/100K 7,357 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
654 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Broomtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation718 ft (219 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates34.3657°N, 85.5321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChattooga County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.0 / 100
Community Resilience22.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

102 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 17 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 75 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 93 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 147 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 129 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 67 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 146 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 43 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 144 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 54 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 137 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 92 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 89 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 16 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 13 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 96 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 88 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 130 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 106 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 294 km
1995 Opal Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 155 fatalities, 1,942 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 41 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 65 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 50 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 17 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 44 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 53 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 92 km 22
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 23 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 91 km 6
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 69 km 2
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 43 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 52 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 53 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 63 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 60 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 70 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 59 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 63 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 65 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 70 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 40 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 96 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 75 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 12 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 82 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 73 km
2019 540C 2,622 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,584 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Broomtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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