Gallant, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Etowah County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,215 Population 84/sq mi density
$53,698 Median Income $26,167 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $228,654 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,698 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gallant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation777 ft (237 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.4 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates34.0013°N, 86.2302°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEtowah County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Alabama Regional (GAD)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.90"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.45"

Air Quality

AQI Median47.0
RatingGood
Good Days %58.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0448 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.0 / 100
Community Resilience57.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

89 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 78 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 79 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 112 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 145 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 109 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 119 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 127 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 33 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 130 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 73 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 79 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 135 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 99 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 101 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 57 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 118 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 148 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 150 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 92 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 150 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 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

715 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 255 fatalities, 2,970 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 49 km 25
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 84 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 72 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 48 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 73 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 61 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 83 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 21 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 32 km 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 82 km 21
May 19, 1973 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 93 km 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 78 km 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 63 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 98 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 27 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 88 km 25
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 85 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 72 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 68 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 66 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 62 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 69 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 65 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 74 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 66 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 74 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 51 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 74 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Gallant has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.5").

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