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Munford, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,694 Population 642/sq mi density
$39,125 Median Income $23,135 per capita
$77,300 Home Value $190,356 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
344 Violent Crime/100K 4,904 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$39,125 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,300 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Munford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density642/sq mi
Coordinates33.5276°N, 85.9538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.5 / 100
Community Resilience48.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

57 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 M4.6 112 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 134 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 101 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 131 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 99 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 73 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 112 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 137 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 106 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 149 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 56 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 128 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 147 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 138 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 105 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 57 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 133 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 120 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 46 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 249 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 288 km
1995 Opal Category 1 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

584 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 188 fatalities, 1,889 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 96 km 25
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 91 km 22
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 60 km 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 62 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 28 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 50 km 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 97 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 96 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 73 km 3
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 94 km 25
May 1, 1953 EF4 34 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 24 km 6
Jan 25, 2021 EF3 81 km 1
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 72 km 0
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 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 15 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 43 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 51 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 45 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 48 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 45 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 16 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 41 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 22 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 61 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 37 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 16 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 30 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 37 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 12 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Munford has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").

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