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Kansas, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
128 Population 125/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $26,313 per capita
$57,100 Home Value $89,273 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
478 Violent Crime/100K 3,735 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,100 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
478 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kansas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates33.9028°N, 87.5566°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalker County County
Nearest AirportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.2 / 100
Community Resilience22.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
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: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 13, 2022.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 95 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 111 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 126 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 83 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 93 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 48 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 41 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 38 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 114 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 128 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 71 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 41 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 113 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 100 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 49 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 32 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 53 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 27 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 82 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 281 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 279 km
1995 Opal Category 1 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

733 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 362 fatalities, 3,493 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 83 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 59 km 72
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 57 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 72 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 64 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 54 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 54 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 95 km 22
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 61 km 4
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 96 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 3
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 42 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 61 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 80 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 96 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 35 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 70 km 25
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 68 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED (3,841 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 44 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 57 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 40 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 49 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 48 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 47 km
2020 OK PIPELINE 2,423 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,394 63 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 49 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 57 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 42 km
2011 MUD CREEK FIRE 2,224 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 47 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 42 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 48 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
December 44°F (6°C) 6.0 in

Kansas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.5").

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