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Lineville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Clay County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,636 Population 273/sq mi density
$37,396 Median Income $27,496 per capita
$146,300 Home Value $194,221 Zillow
$611 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
608 Violent Crime/100K 998 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,396 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$146,300 home value, $611/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lineville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,058 ft (322 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates33.3128°N, 85.7523°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.89"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.4 / 100
Community Resilience49.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.6 132 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 114 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 136 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 113 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 99 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 132 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 126 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 116 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 79 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 139 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 137 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 19 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 75 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 134 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 146 km
Feb 17, 2017 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.7 150 km
Feb 7, 2007 7 km N of Trion, Georgia M2.6 150 km
Apr 29, 2003 8 km ENE of Fort Payne, Alabama M2.6 130 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 87 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 220 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 281 km
1995 Opal Category 1 152 km
1985 Kate Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 133 fatalities, 1,675 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 53 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 100 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 88 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 86 km 22
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 58 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 63 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 20 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 54 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 23, 2012 EF3 98 km 1
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 79 km 1
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 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 52 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 20 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 50 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 61 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 57 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 56 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 39 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 54 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 15 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 50 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 28 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 79 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 17 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 45 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Lineville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.4").

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