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Ider, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dade County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
871 Population 160/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $22,079 per capita
$150,800 Home Value $191,056 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
555 Violent Crime/100K 4,854 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$150,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ider enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates34.7026°N, 85.6690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDade County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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

115 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 24 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 51 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 124 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 83 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 104 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 131 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 148 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 132 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 120 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 27 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 63 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 34 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 53 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 80 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 70 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 24 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 90 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 29 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 89 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 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 179 fatalities, 2,552 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 45 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 24 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 74 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 49 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 30 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 40 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 16 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 87 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 90 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 27 km 0
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 97 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 80 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 46 km 2
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 97 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 10 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,844 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 68 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 97 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 100 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 91 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 29 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 90 km
2019 540C 2,622 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 30 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 33 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 43 km
2015 540C 2,243 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 55 km
2021 MT WIESNER 1,905 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 55 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 61 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 33 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Ider has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.7").

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