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Movico, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
109 Population 140/sq mi density
$17,649 Median Income $18,562 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
468 Violent Crime/100K 2,341 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$17,649 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Movico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates31.0628°N, 88.0266°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportMobile Regional (MOB)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 66 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 82 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 69 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 109 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 134 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 86 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 49 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 60 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 79 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 72 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 81 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 69 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 50 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 146 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 82 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 76 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 65 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 106 km
Sep 5, 2000 2 km NNE of Sweet Water, Alabama M2.5 119 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 270 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 91 km
2020 Sally Category 2 67 km
2018 Michael Category 5 269 km
2017 Nate Category 1 119 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 272 km
2009 Ida Category 1 292 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 150 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 75 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 288 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 46 km
1998 Georges Category 2 98 km
1998 Earl Category 2 219 km
1997 Danny Category 1 75 km
1995 Opal Category 3 117 km
1995 Erin Category 2 72 km
1988 Florence Category 1 236 km
1985 Elena Category 3 121 km
1985 Kate Category 2 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 349 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 84 km 0
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 55 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 58 km 4
Oct 13, 2001 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 27 km 0
Nov 4, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 27, 1976 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 10, 1961 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 26, 1958 EF3 88 km 4
Jan 23, 1953 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 18, 1950 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,363 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 10,363 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 10,170 84 km
2010 DESOTO 0902 8,713 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,660 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 33 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 24 km
2010 DESOTO 1057 7,148 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,059 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,802 78 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,744 55 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,712 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,819 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,803 86 km
2010 DESOTO 1064 5,695 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,657 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,061 100 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,991 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,899 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,862 80 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.8 in
April 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 5.5 in

Movico has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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