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Equality, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Elmore County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
139 Population 26/sq mi density
$245,600 Home Value $646,884 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
694 Violent Crime/100K 6,647 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
694 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Equality 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 41.

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

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates32.7657°N, 86.1232°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyElmore County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
58% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.85"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 91 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 94 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 132 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 136 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 97 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 90 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 53 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 80 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 91 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 139 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 89 km
Feb 17, 2017 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.7 142 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 57 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 67 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 105 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 89 km
Mar 23, 2007 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama M2.6 132 km
May 5, 2002 3 km S of Parrish, Alabama M2.6 150 km
Feb 17, 2017 16 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 250 km
2018 Michael Category 4 208 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 245 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 212 km
1998 Earl Category 1 299 km
1995 Opal Category 3 82 km
1995 Erin Category 1 274 km
1985 Kate Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,339 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 70 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 18 km 7
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 68 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 54 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 63 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 48 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 16 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 51 km 5
Dec 6, 1983 EF3 98 km 1
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 95 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 89 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 17 km 0
Jan 10, 1975 EF3 89 km 1
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
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 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 51 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 88 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 81 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 77 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 46 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 83 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 54 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 47°F (9°C) 5.5 in

Equality has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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