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Geraldine, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,340 Population 351/sq mi density
$62,768 Median Income $28,237 per capita
$199,400 Home Value $187,064 Zillow
$391 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,459 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,768 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$199,400 home value, $391/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Geraldine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,144 ft (349 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density351/sq mi
Coordinates34.3591°N, 86.0026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Alabama Regional (GAD)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.4 / 100
Community Resilience39.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

97 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 37 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 44 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 127 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 75 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 82 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 20 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 88 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 133 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 39 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 117 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 124 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 35 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 136 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 111 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 114 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 135 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 102 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 136 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 137 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 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

674 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 236 fatalities, 2,898 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 4 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 98 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 95 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 29 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 92 km 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 27 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 38 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 63 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 93 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 72 km 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 68 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 26 km 0
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 97 km 2
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 96 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 95 km 4
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 97 km 3
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 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 74 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 80 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 72 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 72 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 75 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 79 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 48 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 82 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 82 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 73 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 74 km
2019 540C 2,622 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,584 78 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,568 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Geraldine has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.2").

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