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Daviston, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
199 Population 22/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $31,570 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $119,969 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,290 Violent Crime/100K 3,367 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,290 violent crimes/100K (240% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Daviston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation726 ft (221 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates33.0568°N, 85.6343°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.9 / 100
Community Resilience23.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 14, 2011.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 125 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 139 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 125 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 129 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 126 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 102 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 16 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 93 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 137 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 110 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 119 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 61 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 63 km
Mar 23, 2007 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama M2.6 149 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 105 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 118 km
Oct 11, 1999 5 km WSW of Highland Lake, Alabama M2.5 119 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 93 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 294 km
2018 Michael Category 3 194 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 296 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 268 km
1995 Opal Category 1 134 km
1985 Kate Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 110 fatalities, 1,476 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 47 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 69 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 72 km 7
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 88 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 80 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 33 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 84 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 92 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 10, 1975 EF3 84 km 1
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 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 77 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 86 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 48 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 47 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 76 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 87 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 83 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 81 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 89 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 85 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 76 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in

Daviston has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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