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Providence, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
101 Population 58/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $39,131 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $147,878 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
445 Violent Crime/100K 3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Providence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates32.3424°N, 87.7761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarengo County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 142 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 85 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 145 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 122 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 87 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 77 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 24 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 84 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 95 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 125 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 62 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 139 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 127 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 75 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 110 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 75 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 74 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 145 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 96 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 175 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 149 km
2017 Nate Category 1 245 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 177 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 161 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 105 km
1998 Georges Category 2 221 km
1997 Danny Category 1 216 km
1995 Opal Category 3 123 km
1995 Erin Category 2 196 km
1985 Elena Category 3 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 2,323 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 78 km 64
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 42 km 1
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 79 km 11
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 94 km 0
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 84 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF4 21 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 58 km 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 40 km 7
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 27 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 52 km 4
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 95 km 3
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 27 km 2
Nov 20, 1988 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX (5,018 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 43 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 77 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 87 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 69 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 41 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 81 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 70 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 74 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 90 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 74 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 71 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 74 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 75 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in

Providence has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.1").

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