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Dutton, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Jackson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
409 Population 476/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $33,025 per capita
$106,500 Home Value $187,044 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
524 Violent Crime/100K 3,564 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $542/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dutton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,333 ft (406 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density476/sq mi
Coordinates34.6062°N, 85.9119°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Alabama Regional (GAD)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.7 / 100
Community Resilience27.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

110 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 29 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 31 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 141 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 108 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 127 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 51 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 47 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 142 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 56 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 59 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 94 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 31 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 104 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 114 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 31 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 125 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 131 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 127 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 113 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 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

631 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 168 fatalities, 2,444 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 25 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 21 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 73 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 7 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 35 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 10 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 97 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 68 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 11
May 19, 1973 EF4 21 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 89 km 3
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 100 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 86 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 75 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 6 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 70 km 2
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 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 94 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 86 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 92 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 94 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 97 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 68 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 98 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 38 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 99 km
2019 540C 2,622 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 96 km
2021 SC RATTLESNAKE M 2,568 98 km
2024 SCK RATTLE SNAKE J-K-L-M RX 2,510 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 35 km
2021 SC UPPER SHOAL A AND D 2,348 97 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 36 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 63 km
2015 540C 2,243 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 5.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Dutton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.5").

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