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Rock Mills, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Heard County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
437 Population 69/sq mi density
$19,583 Median Income $21,426 per capita
$73,800 Home Value $144,898 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
182 Violent Crime/100K 2,156 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$19,583 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock Mills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates33.1599°N, 85.2811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHeard County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.7 / 100
Community Resilience11.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 130 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 146 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 126 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 121 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 46 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 134 km
Apr 29, 2003 8 km ENE of Fort Payne, Alabama M2.6 150 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 90 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 89 km
Jun 2, 2017 7 km NW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.6 142 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 134 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 79 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 104 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 90 km
Jul 15, 2003 6 km ENE of Fort Payne, Alabama M2.5 149 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 108 km
Oct 11, 1999 5 km WSW of Highland Lake, Alabama M2.5 135 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 129 km
Jan 28, 1998 7 km NNW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.5 143 km
May 4, 1990 4 km WSW of Menlo, Georgia M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 278 km
2018 Michael Category 3 175 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 300 km
1995 Opal Category 1 164 km
1985 Kate Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

526 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,600 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 13 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 81 km 23
May 1, 1953 EF4 61 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 30 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 97 km 6
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 65 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 45 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 44 km 0
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 69 km 2
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 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 67 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 70 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 79 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 78 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 73 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 80 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 74 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 60 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 71 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 75 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 64 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in

Rock Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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