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Cedar Bluff, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,633 Population 340/sq mi density
$48,784 Median Income $27,751 per capita
$203,000 Home Value $239,058 Zillow
$620 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
654 Violent Crime/100K 7,357 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,784 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
654 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation585 ft (178 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density340/sq mi
Coordinates34.2214°N, 85.5886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.8 / 100
Community Resilience16.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

86 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 31 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 80 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 108 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 146 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 84 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 33 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 71 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 106 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 25 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 30 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 110 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 105 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 104 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 116 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 122 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 148 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 115 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 80 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 128 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 94 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 1 283 km
1995 Opal Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 1,880 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 41 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 57 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 18 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 55 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 76 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 52 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 31 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 90 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 75 km 6
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 86 km 2
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 55 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 60 km 1
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 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 44 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 97 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 54 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 43 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 46 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 49 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 93 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 54 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 23 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 97 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 59 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 90 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Cedar Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").

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