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Nances Creek, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
447 Population 77/sq mi density
$220,800 Home Value $161,041 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
421 Violent Crime/100K 4,358 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nances Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation819 ft (250 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates33.8555°N, 85.6691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

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

75 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 71 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 108 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 141 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 145 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 138 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 45 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 125 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 112 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 144 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 144 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 71 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 65 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 146 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 141 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 88 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 145 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 146 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 96 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 80 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 256 km
1995 Opal Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 174 fatalities, 1,624 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 66 km 25
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 86 km 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 54 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 92 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 47 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 66 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 69 km 0
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 92 km 10
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 80 km 3
May 1, 1953 EF4 75 km 7
May 8, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 44 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 93 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 49 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 10 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 17 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 14 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 57 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 16 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 12 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 8 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 15 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 12 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 52 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 15 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 67 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 19 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 18 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 56 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 15 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 18 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
March 53°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Nances Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").

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