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Our Town, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Tallapoosa County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
596 Population 50/sq mi density
$63,333 Median Income $39,006 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
544 Violent Crime/100K 4,810 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Our Town enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates32.8422°N, 85.9670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTallapoosa County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.77"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.8 / 100
Community Resilience44.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 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 M3.6 102 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 106 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 102 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 150 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 142 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 100 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 97 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 148 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 106 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 82 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 38 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 103 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 146 km
Feb 17, 2017 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.7 149 km
Mar 23, 2007 0 km NNE of West Jefferson, Alabama M2.6 136 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 97 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 105 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 54 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 62 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 264 km
2018 Michael Category 4 203 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 260 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 229 km
1995 Opal Category 3 97 km
1995 Erin Category 1 288 km
1985 Kate Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

534 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 123 fatalities, 1,543 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 63 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 33 km 7
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 99 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 68 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 42 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 80 km 7
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 97 km 6
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 65 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 22 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 66 km 5
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 85 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 10, 1975 EF3 85 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 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 92 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 41 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 97 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 58 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 57 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in

Our Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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