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Joppa, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
419 Population 216/sq mi density
$167,100 Home Value $211,199 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
550 Violent Crime/100K 6,775 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
550 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Joppa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates34.2996°N, 86.5499°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportHuntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.4 / 100
Community Resilience39.0 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

95 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 87 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 54 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 128 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 125 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 138 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 144 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 141 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 57 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 119 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 122 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 111 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 144 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 89 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 138 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 85 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 60 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 64 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 135 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 89 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 134 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 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

782 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 303 fatalities, 3,493 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 53 km 25
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 94 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 64 km 16
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 87 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 49 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 69 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 63 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 77 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 69 km 4
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 77 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 44 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 74 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 74 km 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 40 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 11
May 19, 1973 EF4 76 km 0
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 88 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 55 km 2
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 36 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 78 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 86 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 66 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 61 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 95 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 88 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,394 76 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 80 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 69 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 85 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Joppa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").

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