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Elmore, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Elmore County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,482 Population 236/sq mi density
$33,958 Median Income $18,382 per capita
$97,000 Home Value $235,981 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
486 Violent Crime/100K 4,461 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,958 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation265 ft (81 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density236/sq mi
Coordinates32.5566°N, 86.3410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyElmore County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
58% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %98.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0425 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.1 / 100
Community Resilience61.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 17, 2017.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 93 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 77 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 95 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 127 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 128 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 113 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 88 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 95 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 147 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 76 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 84 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 75 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 141 km
Feb 17, 2017 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.7 142 km
Mar 23, 2007 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama M2.6 139 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 91 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 90 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 121 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 80 km
Feb 17, 2017 16 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 220 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 274 km
2018 Michael Category 5 210 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 215 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 297 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 182 km
1998 Earl Category 1 280 km
1997 Danny Category 1 282 km
1995 Opal Category 3 53 km
1995 Erin Category 2 244 km
1985 Kate Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,254 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 82 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 15 km 7
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 85 km 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 85 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 83 km 7
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 37 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 23 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 85 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF3 22 km 5
Dec 6, 1983 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 95 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 26 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 17, 1968 EF3 54 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 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 77 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 65 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 60 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 50 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 66 km
2020 OK COMPARTMENT 135/136 2,727 62 km
2022 OK 146 2,641 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in

Elmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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