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East Point, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cullman County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
447 Population 486/sq mi density
$201,700 Home Value $255,403 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
172 Violent Crime/100K 4,481 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
East Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates34.1912°N, 86.7923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCullman County County
Nearest AirportHuntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.7 / 100
Community Resilience33.7 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

85 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 M4.6 112 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 77 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 111 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 147 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 108 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 113 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 119 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 115 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 144 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 78 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 147 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 134 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 119 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 116 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 109 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 114 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 64 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 108 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 104 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 37 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 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

803 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 294 fatalities, 3,407 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 78 km 25
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 100 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 76 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 70 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 61 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 61 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 88 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 24 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 51 km 4
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 45 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 74 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 79 km 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 53 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 11
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 65 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 34 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 93 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 34 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 48 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 79 km 25
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 100 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 49 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 39 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 38 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 40 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 53 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,394 57 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 60 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 51 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 63 km
2011 MUD CREEK FIRE 2,224 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 41 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 40 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 50 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in

East Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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