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Carolina, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
250 Population 225/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $31,488 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $166,314 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
328 Violent Crime/100K 1,806 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $681/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Carolina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates31.2342°N, 86.5210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCovington County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.7 / 100
Community Resilience40.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 79 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 76 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 96 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 88 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 74 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 67 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 76 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 95 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 69 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 75 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 80 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 82 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 292 km
2020 Sally Category 2 97 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 227 km
2018 Michael Category 5 157 km
2017 Nate Category 1 254 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 262 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 89 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 283 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 114 km
1998 Earl Category 2 149 km
1998 Georges Category 2 238 km
1997 Danny Category 1 161 km
1995 Opal Category 3 37 km
1995 Erin Category 2 117 km
1985 Elena Category 3 186 km
1985 Kate Category 2 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 711 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 57 km 9
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 67 km 2
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 58 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 31, 1962 EF3 88 km 17
Dec 10, 1961 EF3 52 km 0
May 3, 1956 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 10,557 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,706 51 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 13 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 72 km
2010 UNNAMED 5,692 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,616 55 km
2013 LOW KEY 5,554 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 32 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,627 44 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,577 39 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,523 42 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,486 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 41 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 61 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,231 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,200 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 70 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,119 64 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,106 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,032 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 5.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in

Carolina has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.0").

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