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Ranburne, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cleburne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
524 Population 330/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $41,004 per capita
$229,800 Home Value $239,454 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
495 Violent Crime/100K 4,579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$229,800 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
495 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ranburne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,034 ft (315 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density330/sq mi
Coordinates33.5259°N, 85.3390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleburne County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience8.3 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 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 M4.6 111 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 147 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 93 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 110 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 106 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 113 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 113 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 122 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 114 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 59 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 129 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 146 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 133 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 128 km
Jun 27, 2020 6 km WSW of Chickamauga, Georgia M2.7 148 km
May 22, 2018 5 km W of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 133 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 83 km
Sep 13, 1994 16 km W of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 132 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 88 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 208 km
1995 Opal Category 1 192 km
1985 Kate Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

502 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,417 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 73 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 78 km 22
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 76 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 65 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 74 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 81 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 66 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 6 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 38 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 31 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 37 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 58 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 32 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 39 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 39 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 34 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 36 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 49 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 33 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 69 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 64 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 32 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 55 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 32 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Ranburne has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").

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