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Jacksonville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
14,345 Population 1,315/sq mi density
$47,146 Median Income $24,119 per capita
$179,600 Home Value $206,903 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
538 Violent Crime/100K 3,691 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,146 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$179,600 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density1,315/sq mi
Coordinates33.8101°N, 85.7552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

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

72 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 77 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 109 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 131 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 129 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 46 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 131 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 119 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 149 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 150 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 71 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 77 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 143 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 79 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 136 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 140 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 148 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 98 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 87 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 75 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 85 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 1 257 km
1995 Opal Category 1 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 168 fatalities, 1,670 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 68 km 25
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 77 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 60 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 96 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 76 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 38 km 22
May 19, 1973 EF4 73 km 0
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 83 km 10
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 73 km 3
May 1, 1953 EF4 68 km 7
May 8, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 35 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 18 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 98 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 48 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 95 km 1
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 16 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 21 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 22 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 49 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 19 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 20 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 14 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 21 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 17 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 45 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 17 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 58 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 25 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 18 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 49 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 9 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 18 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in

Jacksonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").

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