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Napier Field, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
505 Population 2,020/sq mi density
$43,393 Median Income $19,617 per capita
$81,900 Home Value $107,282 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
494 Violent Crime/100K 4,611 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,393 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
494 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Napier Field 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

Elevation376 ft (115 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,020/sq mi
Coordinates31.3149°N, 85.4549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDale County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.87"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.9 / 100
Community Resilience15.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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 4 195 km
2024 Debby Category 1 252 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 237 km
2020 Sally Category 2 194 km
2018 Michael Category 5 63 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 179 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 185 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 213 km
1998 Earl Category 2 137 km
1997 Danny Category 1 255 km
1995 Opal Category 3 132 km
1995 Erin Category 2 193 km
1985 Elena Category 3 217 km
1985 Kate Category 2 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 616 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 44 km 9
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 76 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 59 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 46 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 24 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 11 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 32 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 69 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 71 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 51 km 1
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,750 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,508 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,424 79 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,423 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,062 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,927 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,657 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,599 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 2,478 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in

Napier Field has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.6").

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