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Hollywood, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Jackson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
939 Population 103/sq mi density
$55,573 Median Income $29,518 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $170,593 Zillow
$1,065 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 4,021 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,573 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, $1,065/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hollywood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation644 ft (196 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates34.7173°N, 85.9656°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportHuntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.7 / 100
Community Resilience27.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

111 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 40 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 24 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 109 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 132 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 122 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 136 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 50 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 59 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 138 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 52 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 48 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 105 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 116 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 93 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 41 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 43 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 125 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 126 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 112 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Opal (1995, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1995 Opal Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 173 fatalities, 2,517 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 36 km 25
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 99 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 11 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 10 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 74 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 48 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 13 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 98 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 98 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 63 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 11
May 19, 1973 EF4 34 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 97 km 3
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 96 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 74 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 62 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 62 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 78 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 82 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 48 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 46 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 48 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 82 km
2021 MT WIESNER 1,905 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 82 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 69 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 48 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 73 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,669 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,530 70 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,449 62 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,397 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,396 81 km
2006 RD07-09 1,394 46 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,357 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in

Hollywood has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.5").

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