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Hissop, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Coosa County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
215 Population 20/sq mi density
$63,223 Median Income $23,084 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
544 Violent Crime/100K 4,810 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,223 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hissop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates32.8906°N, 86.1296°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoosa County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
58% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.89"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.1 / 100
Community Resilience36.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

32 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 86 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 91 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 86 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 145 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 126 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 84 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 84 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 148 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 132 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 91 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 43 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 68 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 149 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 130 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 88 km
Oct 3, 1993 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama M2.8 149 km
Feb 17, 2017 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.7 133 km
May 5, 2002 3 km S of Parrish, Alabama M2.6 140 km
Mar 23, 2007 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama M2.6 122 km
Feb 17, 2017 16 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 262 km
2018 Michael Category 4 218 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 257 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 222 km
1995 Opal Category 3 95 km
1995 Erin Category 1 286 km
1985 Kate Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

584 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 151 fatalities, 1,836 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 78 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 97 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 31 km 7
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 92 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 55 km 10
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 95 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 41 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 70 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 90 km 6
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 23, 2012 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 55 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 29 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 63 km 5
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 82 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 99 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 37 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 59 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 78 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 33 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 93 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 67 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 60 km
2020 OK COMPARTMENT 135/136 2,727 79 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 92 km
2022 OK 146 2,641 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Hissop has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.0").

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