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Emelle, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Sumter County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
39 Population 186/sq mi density
$18,100 Home Value $132,577 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
625 Violent Crime/100K 2,302 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Emelle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation258 ft (79 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates32.7287°N, 88.3165°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySumter County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0396 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.29 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.3 / 100
Community Resilience14.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively 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

50 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 M3.7 109 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 136 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 74 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 38 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 69 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 42 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 115 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 138 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 103 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 102 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 119 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 120 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 36 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 105 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 116 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 107 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 37 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 133 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 129 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 91 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 2 231 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 158 km
2017 Nate Category 1 267 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 235 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 137 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 159 km
1998 Georges Category 2 243 km
1997 Danny Category 1 262 km
1995 Opal Category 3 184 km
1995 Erin Category 1 249 km
1985 Elena Category 3 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 140 fatalities, 2,721 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 75 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 49 km 64
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 59 km 13
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 68 km 11
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 55 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 91 km 2
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 53 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 54 km 2
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 54 km 0
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 28 km 7
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 67 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 89 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 92 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 85 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 83 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 83 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 88 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 87 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 74 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 79 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 73 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 80 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 16 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 90 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 81 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 74 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 87 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 92 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in

Emelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.3").

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