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Faunsdale, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
180 Population 643/sq mi density
$79,773 Median Income $23,191 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $147,878 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
670 Violent Crime/100K 3,952 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,773 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
670 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Faunsdale 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation234 ft (71 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density643/sq mi
Coordinates32.4576°N, 87.5938°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarengo County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

53 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 M3.7 106 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 101 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 108 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 73 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 84 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 63 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 34 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 104 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 114 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 150 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 82 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 149 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 148 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 72 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 93 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 144 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 95 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 70 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 80 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 141 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 2 185 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 170 km
2017 Nate Category 1 265 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 186 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 181 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 118 km
1998 Georges Category 2 241 km
1997 Danny Category 1 231 km
1995 Opal Category 3 110 km
1995 Erin Category 2 207 km
1985 Elena Category 3 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 117 fatalities, 2,249 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 71 km 64
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 41 km 1
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 67 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 69 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF4 21 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 77 km 2
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 81 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 47 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 96 km 3
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 8, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 34 km 4
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 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 34 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 58 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 66 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 51 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 51 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 33 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 64 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 51 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 60 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 77 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 66 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 69 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 59 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 55 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 54 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 56 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 56 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in

Faunsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (2.9").

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