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Hobson City, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
962 Population 916/sq mi density
$35,769 Median Income $20,174 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $192,538 Zillow
$407 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
344 Violent Crime/100K 4,904 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,769 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $407/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hobson City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density916/sq mi
Coordinates33.6188°N, 85.8461°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.5 / 100
Community Resilience48.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 99 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 126 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 114 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 145 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 112 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 142 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 64 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 100 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 149 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 94 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 150 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 141 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 136 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 118 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 66 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 107 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 147 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 120 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 54 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 248 km
1995 Opal Category 1 180 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 141 fatalities, 1,560 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 87 km 25
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 67 km 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 82 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 30 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 94 km 3
May 19, 1973 EF4 95 km 0
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 64 km 10
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 74 km 3
May 1, 1953 EF4 45 km 7
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 26 km 6
Jan 25, 2021 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 58 km 0
Jan 23, 2012 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 83 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 31 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 31 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 38 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 26 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 29 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 37 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 31 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 34 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 31 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 22 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 28 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 36 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 48 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 23 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 26 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 16 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 23 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Hobson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").

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