Hurtsboro, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Russell County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
568 Population 551/sq mi density
$35,781 Median Income $20,775 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $105,355 Zillow
$416 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,781 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $416/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hurtsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation345 ft (105 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density551/sq mi
Coordinates32.2401°N, 85.4147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRussell County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.33"
Driest Month (May) 3.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0437 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.5 / 100
Community Resilience14.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 4, 2008.

Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 106 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 138 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 145 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 146 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 226 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 289 km
2020 Sally Category 2 247 km
2018 Michael Category 5 119 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 254 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 240 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 235 km
1998 Earl Category 1 240 km
1995 Opal Category 3 103 km
1995 Erin Category 2 269 km
1985 Kate Category 2 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 24 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 84 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 89 km 2
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 73 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 94 km 5
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 2 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 99 km 1
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 69 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 12 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 9 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 9 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 18 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 12 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 19 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 27 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 26 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 35 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 53 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 6 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 13 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 53 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 31 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 35 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 12 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in

Hurtsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (3.4").

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