Grove Hill, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Clarke County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,940 Population 256/sq mi density
$49,223 Median Income $34,776 per capita
$151,400 Home Value $148,777 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
175 Violent Crime/100K 1,163 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,223 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Grove Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates31.6987°N, 87.7729°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClarke County County
Nearest AirportMobile Regional (MOB)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.50"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.88"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.1 / 100
Community Resilience35.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 77 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 54 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 80 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 98 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 146 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 91 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 141 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 69 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 31 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 144 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 88 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 85 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 87 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 42 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 143 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 80 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 94 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 66 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 81 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 Zeta Category 3 112 km
2020 Sally Category 2 106 km
2018 Michael Category 5 281 km
2017 Nate Category 1 186 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 110 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 155 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 34 km
1998 Earl Category 2 263 km
1998 Georges Category 2 163 km
1997 Danny Category 1 145 km
1995 Opal Category 3 121 km
1995 Erin Category 2 125 km
1985 Elena Category 3 193 km
1985 Kate Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

358 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 446 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 58 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF4 93 km 7
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 50 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 84 km 2
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 59 km 1
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 95 km 4
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 98 km 2
Nov 4, 1988 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 23 km 0
Dec 18, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 10, 1961 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 23, 1953 EF3 29 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 72 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 73 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,500 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,189 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 72 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,967 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,854 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,794 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,794 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,759 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,698 98 km
2010 CPT 393 3,474 95 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,432 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,229 97 km
2010 CPT 389 3,200 99 km
2022 CHICKASAWHAY CPT 447 448 2,928 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,819 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Driest
October 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Grove Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and September the driest (3.9").

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