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Gulfcrest, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
105 Population 70/sq mi density
$63,875 Median Income $23,237 per capita
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
905 Violent Crime/100K 4,085 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gulfcrest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates30.9911°N, 88.2422°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMobile County County
Nearest AirportMobile Regional (MOB)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.93"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0424 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.05 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 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 87 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 85 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 91 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 133 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 104 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 96 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 70 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 87 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 100 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 93 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 80 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 91 km
Oct 18, 1997 69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.9 148 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 71 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 102 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 96 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 87 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 99 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 107 km
Sep 5, 2000 2 km NNE of Sweet Water, Alabama M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 298 km
2021 Ida Category 4 248 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 77 km
2020 Sally Category 2 82 km
2018 Michael Category 5 285 km
2017 Nate Category 1 98 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 257 km
2009 Ida Category 1 281 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 92 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 130 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 268 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 53 km
1998 Georges Category 2 76 km
1998 Earl Category 2 225 km
1997 Danny Category 1 73 km
1995 Opal Category 3 134 km
1995 Erin Category 2 83 km
1988 Florence Category 1 219 km
1985 Elena Category 3 103 km
1985 Kate Category 2 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

563 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 341 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 46 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 40 km 4
Oct 13, 2001 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 25 km 0
Nov 4, 1988 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 27, 1976 EF3 41 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 26, 1958 EF3 73 km 4
Jan 23, 1953 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 18, 1950 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 19, 2023 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WHITE DOG 12,306 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,363 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 10,170 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,932 84 km
2010 DESOTO 0902 8,713 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,660 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 50 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 45 km
2010 DESOTO 1057 7,148 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,059 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,802 57 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,744 38 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,712 69 km
2000 COW PEN 6,502 87 km
2010 CRIPPLE CHINOOK 6,035 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,819 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,803 65 km
2010 DESOTO 1064 5,695 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,657 65 km
1987 MACHINE GUN 5,601 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 5.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in

Gulfcrest has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.3").

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