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Hackneyville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Clay County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
519 Population 58/sq mi density
$72,045 Median Income $21,465 per capita
$130,200 Home Value $131,897 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
544 Violent Crime/100K 4,810 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$72,045 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hackneyville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation661 ft (201 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates33.0547°N, 85.9344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.85"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.4 / 100
Community Resilience49.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 17, 2017.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 98 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 111 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 98 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 126 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 138 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 147 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 80 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 98 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 69 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 112 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 18 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 138 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 109 km
Feb 17, 2017 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.7 141 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 37 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 43 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 89 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 92 km
Mar 23, 2007 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama M2.6 124 km
May 5, 2002 3 km S of Parrish, Alabama M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 286 km
2018 Michael Category 3 218 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 282 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 248 km
1995 Opal Category 1 119 km
1985 Kate Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 151 fatalities, 1,787 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 80 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 54 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 91 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 77 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 55 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 18 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 72 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 95 km 7
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 74 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 23, 2012 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 80 km 3
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 46 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 88 km 5
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 59 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 24 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 38 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 83 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 94 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 89 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 89 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 24 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 98 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 41 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 81 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 83 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 35 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in

Hackneyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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