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Greensboro, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Hale County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,390 Population 1,004/sq mi density
$31,207 Median Income $20,585 per capita
$126,100 Home Value $139,939 Zillow
$710 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 3,479 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$31,207 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$126,100 home value, $710/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Greensboro 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 54.9 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,004/sq mi
Coordinates32.7010°N, 87.5937°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHale County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.6 / 100
Community Resilience22.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

60 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 M3.7 127 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 81 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 119 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 54 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 59 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 40 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 49 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 84 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 87 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 106 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 123 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 122 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 53 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 67 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 118 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 118 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 51 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 125 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 125 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 53 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 2 212 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 190 km
2017 Nate Category 1 289 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 213 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 192 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 145 km
1998 Georges Category 2 264 km
1997 Danny Category 1 258 km
1995 Opal Category 3 123 km
1995 Erin Category 2 234 km
1985 Elena Category 3 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 170 fatalities, 2,954 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 83 km 32
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 49 km 64
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 13
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 67 km 1
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 40 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 42 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 27 km 7
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 94 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 89 km 2
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 83 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 14 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 44 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 69 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 32 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 56 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 34 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 35 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 56 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 26 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 26 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 56 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 38 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 27 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 34 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 65 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 57 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 61 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 35 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 32 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 28 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 31 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 33 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in

Greensboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.4").

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