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Cusseta, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Chambers County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
154 Population 59/sq mi density
$78,977 Median Income $37,110 per capita
$1,058 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
768 Violent Crime/100K 5,837 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,977 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
768 violent crimes/100K (102% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cusseta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation707 ft (215 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates32.7876°N, 85.3058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChambers County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.4 / 100
Community Resilience41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 145 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 134 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 59 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 102 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 106 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 150 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 148 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 136 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 106 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 92 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 251 km
2020 Sally Category 2 297 km
2018 Michael Category 4 153 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 291 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 273 km
1995 Opal Category 3 136 km
1985 Kate Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,242 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 53 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 41 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 76 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 17 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 80 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 95 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 60 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 11 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 85 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 90 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 70 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 70 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 5.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Cusseta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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