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Rogersville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lawrence County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,260 Population 416/sq mi density
$63,164 Median Income $41,661 per capita
$156,600 Home Value $244,942 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
405 Violent Crime/100K 2,589 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,164 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,600 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
405 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rogersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation665 ft (203 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates34.8277°N, 87.2841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.7 / 100
Community Resilience32.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 21, 2023.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 97 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 142 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 134 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 133 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 132 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 137 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 68 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 115 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 59 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 134 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 123 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 18 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 18 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 118 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 130 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 34 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 144 km
Oct 3, 1993 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama M2.8 128 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 38 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

635 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 2,465 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 80 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 44 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 26 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 87 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 48 km 4
May 18, 1995 EF4 23 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 26 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 61 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 11
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 57 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 36 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 74 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 99 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 12 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 67 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 8 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 95 km 0
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 62 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 65 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 58 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 60 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 57 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 51 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 64 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 66 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 51 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 69 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 51 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 53 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in

Rogersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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