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Gordonville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lowndes County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
311 Population 56/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $17,839 per capita
$61,000 Home Value $130,373 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
610 Violent Crime/100K 4,273 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
610 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gordonville 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 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation218 ft (66 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates32.1592°N, 86.7042°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLowndes County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.8 130 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 131 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 119 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 124 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 84 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 122 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 133 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 139 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 145 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 129 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 135 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 140 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 148 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 112 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 146 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 135 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 131 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 136 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 81 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 165 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 224 km
2018 Michael Category 5 214 km
2017 Nate Category 1 293 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 161 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 256 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 126 km
1998 Georges Category 2 271 km
1998 Earl Category 1 248 km
1997 Danny Category 1 226 km
1995 Opal Category 3 20 km
1995 Erin Category 2 189 km
1985 Elena Category 3 279 km
1985 Kate Category 2 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 526 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 70 km 7
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 37 km 2
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 40 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 48 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 57 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF3 37 km 5
Dec 6, 1983 EF3 44 km 1
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,870 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 72 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 87 km
2020 OK COMPARTMENT 135/136 2,727 70 km
2022 OK 146 2,641 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,264 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,173 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,160 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,096 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,072 61 km
2020 OK COMP 127 2,024 75 km
2021 OK COMP 132 D 1,966 72 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,809 7 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,803 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in

Gordonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.6").

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