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Priceville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Morgan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,653 Population 568/sq mi density
$108,398 Median Income $39,307 per capita
$233,100 Home Value $318,446 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 38.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
199 Violent Crime/100K 1,059 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,398 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,100 home value, $871/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Priceville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation601 ft (183 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates34.5296°N, 86.8822°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportPryor Field Regional (DCU)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0460 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.9 / 100
Community Resilience47.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

86 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 M4.6 115 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 63 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 148 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 145 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 137 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 132 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 129 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 137 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 94 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 136 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 113 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 114 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 147 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 117 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 133 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 90 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 45 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 125 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 118 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Opal (1995, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1995 Opal Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

766 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 214 fatalities, 2,644 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 84 km 25
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 55 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 24 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 99 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 52 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 94 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 40 km 4
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 97 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 80 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 36 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 76 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 25 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 11
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 96 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 70 km 2
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 70 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 75 km 4
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 25 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 13 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 55 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 42 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 54 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 44 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 37 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 46 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 51 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,394 93 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 54 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 42 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 61 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 47 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 45 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 41 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 54 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 42 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 45 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 4.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in

Priceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.4").

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