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Ladonia, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Russell County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,987 Population 1,278/sq mi density
$52,045 Median Income $24,260 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $205,918 Zillow
$1,058 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
644 Violent Crime/100K 5,818 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,045 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, $1,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
644 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ladonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density1,278/sq mi
Coordinates32.4597°N, 85.0904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRussell County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0437 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.5 / 100
Community Resilience14.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 4, 2008.

Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 99 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 140 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 145 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 146 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 213 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 278 km
2020 Sally Category 2 286 km
2018 Michael Category 5 119 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 262 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 279 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 273 km
1998 Earl Category 1 269 km
1995 Opal Category 3 138 km
1985 Kate Category 2 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,159 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 37 km 23
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 79 km 2
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 37 km 2
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 83 km 1
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 42 km 2
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 7 km 0
Dec 5, 1954 EF3 39 km 0
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 51 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 48 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 47 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 50 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 54 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 65 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 33 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 74 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 26 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 42 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 40 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 64 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 39 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 71 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 20 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
February 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in Coldest

Ladonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.4").

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