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Choccolocco, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,120 Population 268/sq mi density
$76,898 Median Income $46,161 per capita
$248,200 Home Value $146,389 Zillow
$1,216 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
2,375 Violent Crime/100K 7,582 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,898 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$248,200 home value, $1,216/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,375 violent crimes/100K (525% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Choccolocco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.4 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates33.6677°N, 85.7072°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.5 / 100
Community Resilience48.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

56 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 92 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 126 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 128 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 126 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 62 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 146 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 133 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 92 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 86 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 79 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 132 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 148 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 84 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 59 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 99 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 111 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 143 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 118 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 149 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 122 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 3 243 km
1995 Opal Category 1 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

545 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 1,418 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 84 km 25
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 80 km 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 75 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 81 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 41 km 22
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 100 km 0
May 19, 1973 EF4 89 km 0
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 77 km 10
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 83 km 3
May 1, 1953 EF4 54 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 37 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 44 km 0
Jan 23, 2012 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 81 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 18 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 17 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 25 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 37 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 15 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 24 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 18 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 21 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 17 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 31 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 14 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 48 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 40 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 9 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 36 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 8 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 9 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in

Choccolocco has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").

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