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Jacksons' Gap, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Tallapoosa County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
554 Population 65/sq mi density
$31,667 Median Income $23,927 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $505,083 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,290 Violent Crime/100K 3,367 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$31,667 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,290 violent crimes/100K (240% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksons' Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates32.8840°N, 85.8150°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTallapoosa County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.77"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.8 / 100
Community Resilience44.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 14, 2011.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 113 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 120 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 114 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 145 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 112 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 102 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 120 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 29 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 89 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 118 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 110 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 108 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 58 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 65 km
Mar 23, 2007 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama M2.6 144 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 106 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 107 km
Oct 11, 1999 5 km WSW of Highland Lake, Alabama M2.5 125 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 103 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 295 km
2020 Sally Category 2 276 km
2018 Michael Category 4 198 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 271 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 242 km
1995 Opal Category 3 108 km
1995 Erin Category 1 300 km
1985 Kate Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 123 fatalities, 1,493 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 58 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 46 km 7
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 98 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 75 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 39 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 59 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 95 km 7
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 95 km 6
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 79 km 3
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 32 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 79 km 5
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 77 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 81 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 38 km 0
Jan 10, 1975 EF3 88 km 1
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 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 58 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 93 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 93 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 62 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 98 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in

Jacksons' Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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