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Demopolis, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,010 Population 395/sq mi density
$41,457 Median Income $32,039 per capita
$198,900 Home Value $147,878 Zillow
$687 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
670 Violent Crime/100K 3,952 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,457 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$198,900 home value, $687/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
670 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Demopolis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density395/sq mi
Coordinates32.4997°N, 87.8267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarengo County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 97 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 112 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 89 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 59 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 77 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 12 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 78 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 115 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 110 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 77 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 141 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 140 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 57 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 95 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 136 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 88 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 56 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 107 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 146 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 193 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 159 km
2017 Nate Category 1 259 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 196 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 162 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 123 km
1998 Georges Category 2 234 km
1997 Danny Category 1 234 km
1995 Opal Category 3 132 km
1995 Erin Category 2 214 km
1985 Elena Category 3 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 130 fatalities, 2,574 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 60 km 64
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 13
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 58 km 1
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 62 km 11
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 89 km 0
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 4 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 59 km 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 25 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 38 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX (5,018 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 63 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 54 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 65 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 83 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 57 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 57 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 53 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 68 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 58 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 64 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 57 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 87 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 63 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 58 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 62 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 64 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in

Demopolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.1").

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