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Hobson, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
156 Population 53/sq mi density
$195,500 Home Value $169,052 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
2,643 Violent Crime/100K 11,894 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,643 violent crimes/100K (596% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hobson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates31.4887°N, 88.1509°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportMobile Regional (MOB)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.77"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 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 88 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 34 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 92 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 87 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 114 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 40 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 73 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 101 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 98 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 90 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 32 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 92 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 108 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 71 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 98 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 109 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 105 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 88 km
Mar 11, 2006 3 km NW of Epes, Alabama M2.6 136 km
Sep 5, 2000 2 km NNE of Sweet Water, Alabama M2.5 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 271 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 72 km
2020 Sally Category 2 105 km
2018 Michael Category 5 299 km
2017 Nate Category 1 146 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 112 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 127 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 44 km
1998 Earl Category 2 266 km
1998 Georges Category 2 122 km
1997 Danny Category 1 123 km
1995 Opal Category 3 140 km
1995 Erin Category 2 117 km
1988 Florence Category 1 271 km
1985 Elena Category 3 156 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

450 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 375 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 81 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 87 km 2
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 61 km 4
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 79 km 1
Nov 15, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 4, 1988 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 27, 1976 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 93 km 1
Jan 9, 1972 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,363 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 10,363 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 10,170 89 km
2010 DESOTO 0902 8,713 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 74 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 61 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,059 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,802 86 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,744 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,712 85 km
2010 CRIPPLE CHINOOK 6,035 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,819 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,803 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,657 84 km
2020 369 D 5,362 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,062 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,999 74 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,991 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,899 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,862 85 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in

Hobson has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.1").

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