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Geiger, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Kemper County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
271 Population 285/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $18,340 per capita
$54,500 Home Value $88,410 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
416 Violent Crime/100K 1,789 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
416 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Geiger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation166 ft (51 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density285/sq mi
Coordinates32.8687°N, 88.3182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKemper County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.0 / 100
Community Resilience33.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

52 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 M3.7 125 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 131 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 89 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 28 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 58 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 53 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 114 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 133 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 91 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 117 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 105 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 105 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 26 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 97 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 101 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 122 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 28 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 114 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 140 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 83 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 2 246 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 172 km
2017 Nate Category 1 282 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 249 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 148 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 173 km
1998 Georges Category 2 258 km
1997 Danny Category 1 277 km
1995 Opal Category 3 191 km
1995 Erin Category 1 264 km
1985 Elena Category 3 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

602 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 141 fatalities, 2,763 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 74 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 44 km 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 40 km 64
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 61 km 11
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 65 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 87 km 2
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 71 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 46 km 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 61 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 69 km 2
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 38 km 7
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 81 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 86 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 90 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 81 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 81 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 81 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 84 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 85 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 69 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 62 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 70 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 6 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 88 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 78 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 63 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 84 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 89 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Geiger has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.2").

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