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Collinsville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · DeKalb County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,835 Population 548/sq mi density
$31,411 Median Income $16,500 per capita
$340 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
355 Violent Crime/100K 3,093 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,411 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
355 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Collinsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation842 ft (257 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density548/sq mi
Coordinates34.2672°N, 85.8686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDeKalb County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Alabama Regional (GAD)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0470 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.7 / 100
Community Resilience13.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

93 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 33 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 59 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 123 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 76 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 12 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 85 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 97 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 119 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 127 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 35 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 115 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 29 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 134 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 122 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 127 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 101 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 142 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 131 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 62 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Opal (1995, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1995 Opal Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

630 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 213 fatalities, 2,643 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 17 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 41 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 92 km 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 17 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 45 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 65 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 79 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 66 km 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 83 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 11
May 19, 1973 EF4 25 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 68 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 67 km 6
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 48 km 4
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 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 97 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 65 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 57 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 57 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 61 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 95 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 64 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 32 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 68 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 97 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 68 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 92 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 38 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 5.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Collinsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").

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