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Langston, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
261 Population 53/sq mi density
$51,042 Median Income $38,376 per capita
$300,000 Home Value $282,017 Zillow
$745 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 4,021 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,042 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Langston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates34.5451°N, 86.0934°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportHuntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

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

104 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 43 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 22 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 126 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 143 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 69 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 42 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 73 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 69 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 45 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 122 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 43 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 132 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 112 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 117 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 131 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 107 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 109 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 139 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 135 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 110 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 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

676 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 207 fatalities, 2,918 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 20 km 25
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 89 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 99 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 91 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 33 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 13 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 42 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 27 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 76 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 91 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 92 km 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 52 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 33 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 74 km 3
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 90 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 83 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 81 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 75 km 3
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 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 100 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 94 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 94 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 98 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 70 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 96 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 95 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 96 km
2019 540C 2,622 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,584 100 km
2021 SC RATTLESNAKE M 2,568 98 km
2024 SCK RATTLE SNAKE J-K-L-M RX 2,510 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 48 km
2021 SC UPPER SHOAL A AND D 2,348 99 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Langston has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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