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Rutledge, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Crenshaw County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
223 Population 38/sq mi density
$57,625 Median Income $43,098 per capita
$58,700 Home Value $138,954 Zillow
$637 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
525 Violent Crime/100K 2,242 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,700 home value, $637/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
525 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutledge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates31.7241°N, 86.3020°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrenshaw County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.3 / 100
Community Resilience32.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 119 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 117 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 144 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 134 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 132 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 119 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 111 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 117 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 132 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 142 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 118 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 143 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 123 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 120 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 98 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 286 km
2020 Sally Category 2 147 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 249 km
2018 Michael Category 5 156 km
2017 Nate Category 1 296 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 271 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 140 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 293 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 137 km
1998 Georges Category 2 277 km
1998 Earl Category 1 190 km
1997 Danny Category 1 212 km
1995 Opal Category 3 46 km
1995 Erin Category 2 169 km
1985 Elena Category 3 244 km
1985 Kate Category 2 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

556 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 706 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 100 km 7
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 61 km 9
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 33 km 2
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 97 km 7
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 99 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 52 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 72 km 5
May 16, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 76 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,577 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,967 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,854 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,794 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,759 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,698 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 99 km
2020 CN ROCK CREEK 02 3,337 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in

Rutledge has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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