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Nixburg, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Coosa County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
414 Population 56/sq mi density
$51,563 Median Income $14,866 per capita
$28,000 Home Value $646,884 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
544 Violent Crime/100K 4,810 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nixburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation739 ft (225 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates32.8555°N, 86.1008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoosa County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
58% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.89"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.1 / 100
Community Resilience36.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 17, 2017.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 90 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 93 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 90 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 149 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 129 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 135 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 89 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 88 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 73 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 93 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 44 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 135 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 91 km
Feb 17, 2017 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.7 138 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 48 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 57 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 97 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 85 km
Mar 23, 2007 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama M2.6 126 km
May 5, 2002 3 km S of Parrish, Alabama M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 259 km
2018 Michael Category 4 213 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 255 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 221 km
1995 Opal Category 3 92 km
1995 Erin Category 1 284 km
1985 Kate Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

573 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,648 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 74 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 28 km 7
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 96 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 60 km 10
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 99 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 44 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 70 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 94 km 6
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 54 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 24 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 61 km 5
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 94 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 83 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 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 41 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 84 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 80 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 37 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 88 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 62 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 55 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Nixburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.0").

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