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Grant, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,410 Population 762/sq mi density
$88,571 Median Income $30,322 per capita
$222,200 Home Value $274,215 Zillow
$527 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,091 Violent Crime/100K 8,179 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,571 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,200 home value, $527/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,091 violent crimes/100K (187% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Grant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,228 ft (374 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density762/sq mi
Coordinates34.5182°N, 86.2604°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportHuntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

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

102 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 58 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 22 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 141 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 47 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 86 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 84 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 77 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 127 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 137 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 60 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 148 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 58 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 110 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 125 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 94 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 92 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 146 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 150 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 128 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 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

696 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 206 fatalities, 2,567 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 30 km 25
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 75 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 98 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 28 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 6
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 54 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 42 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 95 km 4
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 68 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 79 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 89 km 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 39 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 11
May 19, 1973 EF4 47 km 0
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 91 km 2
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 75 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 68 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 76 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SC WEST END C AND D (3,538 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 100 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 77 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 95 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 93 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 67 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 96 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 63 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 63 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 95 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 94 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,958 93 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Grant has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.4").

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