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Geneva, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Geneva County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,227 Population 271/sq mi density
$48,798 Median Income $26,443 per capita
$106,500 Home Value $140,879 Zillow
$654 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
515 Violent Crime/100K 4,164 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,798 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $654/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
515 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Geneva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation132 ft (40 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.5 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates31.0449°N, 85.8768°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGeneva County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.83"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.7 / 100
Community Resilience29.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 140 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 136 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 145 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 133 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 126 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 136 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 124 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 130 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 140 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 147 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 228 km
2024 Debby Category 1 269 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 253 km
2020 Sally Category 2 148 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 290 km
2018 Michael Category 5 93 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 198 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 137 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 178 km
1998 Earl Category 2 106 km
1998 Georges Category 2 293 km
1997 Danny Category 1 206 km
1995 Opal Category 3 88 km
1995 Erin Category 2 143 km
1985 Elena Category 3 183 km
1985 Kate Category 2 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

682 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 658 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 27 km 9
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 57 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 91 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 38 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 31 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 58 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 98 km 0
May 3, 1956 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 35 km 1
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,046 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,616 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 86 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,627 91 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,577 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,523 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,486 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 51 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,231 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,200 92 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 63 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,119 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,032 61 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,993 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,921 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,843 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,675 56 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,632 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in

Geneva has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (3.1").

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