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New Site, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Clay County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
740 Population 75/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $30,629 per capita
$166,700 Home Value $201,555 Zillow
$586 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
544 Violent Crime/100K 4,810 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,700 home value, $586/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
New Site enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates33.0260°N, 85.7845°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.81"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.4 / 100
Community Resilience49.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 14, 2011.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 112 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 124 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 112 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 130 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 112 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 93 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 125 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 13 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 82 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 122 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 101 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 106 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 50 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 54 km
Mar 23, 2007 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama M2.6 138 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 97 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 105 km
Oct 11, 1999 5 km WSW of Highland Lake, Alabama M2.5 113 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 89 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 291 km
2018 Michael Category 3 204 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 286 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 255 km
1995 Opal Category 1 123 km
1985 Kate Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 119 fatalities, 1,574 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 61 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 70 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 59 km 7
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 84 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 68 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 26 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 81 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 90 km 3
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 93 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 93 km 5
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 62 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 94 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 1
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 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 44 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 82 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 93 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 88 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 87 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 38 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 90 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 44 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 79 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 82 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in

New Site has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.2").

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