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Madrid, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Houston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
253 Population 145/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $26,511 per capita
$129,500 Home Value $152,602 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
41 Violent Crime/100K 373 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Madrid 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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation181 ft (55 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates31.0356°N, 85.3992°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHouston County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 1 230 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 214 km
2020 Sally Category 2 193 km
2018 Michael Category 5 48 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 157 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 177 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 223 km
1998 Earl Category 2 108 km
1997 Danny Category 1 249 km
1995 Opal Category 3 134 km
1995 Erin Category 2 177 km
1985 Elena Category 3 188 km
1985 Kate Category 2 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 629 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 57 km 9
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 46 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 46 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 63 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 35 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 25 km 1
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BERTHA SWAMP RD 23,036 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,424 100 km
2022 ANF BU 2/BU 9 RX 0128 7,208 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,185 98 km
2017 BU 9 5,996 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,383 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,364 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,311 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,207 100 km
2014 BURN UNIT 8 4,937 97 km
2013 BURN UNIT 17 4,878 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 4,734 99 km
1995 UNNAMED 4,562 99 km
1995 UNNAMED 4,547 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,408 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 89 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,233 96 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,032 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,020 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in

Madrid has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.8").

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