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Level Plains, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,608 Population 524/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $34,721 per capita
$125,300 Home Value $208,466 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
541 Violent Crime/100K 2,459 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
541 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Level Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation332 ft (101 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density524/sq mi
Coordinates31.3071°N, 85.7687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDale County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.28"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.9 / 100
Community Resilience15.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Apr 11, 2019.

Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 147 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 146 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 138 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 147 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 139 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 145 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 148 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 223 km
2024 Debby Category 1 275 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 260 km
2020 Sally Category 2 165 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 298 km
2018 Michael Category 5 89 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 203 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 156 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 184 km
1998 Earl Category 2 134 km
1997 Danny Category 1 227 km
1995 Opal Category 3 104 km
1995 Erin Category 2 170 km
1985 Elena Category 3 212 km
1985 Kate Category 2 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 586 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 15 km 9
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 78 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 86 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 17 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 17 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 20 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 13 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 40 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
May 3, 1956 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 52 km 1
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,046 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 80 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 92 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,032 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,675 87 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,540 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,378 88 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,349 97 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,191 93 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,189 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,183 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,062 84 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,925 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,875 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest
March 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Driest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in

Level Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (2.3").

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