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Centre, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,664
Population
313/sq mi density
$43,912
Median Income
$33,456 per capita
$166,300
Home Value
$215,855 Zillow
$666
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
5,216 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,912 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$166,300 home value, $666/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Centre 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 Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 612 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1531°N, 85.6717°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 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)
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 | 53°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in |
Centre has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").