Kinsey, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Houston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,175 Population 180/sq mi density
$51,042 Median Income $25,094 per capita
$114,800 Home Value $147,272 Zillow
$961 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
175 Violent Crime/100K 175 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,042 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $961/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kinsey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates31.2963°N, 85.3350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHouston County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.17"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.70"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.2 / 100
Community Resilience76.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 183 km
2024 Debby Category 1 242 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 227 km
2020 Sally Category 2 204 km
2018 Michael Category 5 53 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 169 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 195 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 225 km
1998 Earl Category 2 138 km
1997 Danny Category 1 264 km
1995 Opal Category 3 142 km
1995 Erin Category 2 200 km
1985 Elena Category 3 218 km
1985 Kate Category 2 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 694 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 56 km 9
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 75 km 2
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 95 km 5
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 48 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 57 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 6 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 34 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 74 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 53 km 1
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,827 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,750 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 91 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,508 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,424 69 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,423 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,062 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,927 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,657 69 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,599 86 km
1998 UNNAMED 2,478 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,442 75 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,417 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in

Kinsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (2.7").

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