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Selmont-West Selmont, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dallas County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,121 Population 647/sq mi density
$32,365 Median Income $15,404 per capita
$52,200 Home Value $35,025 Zillow
$498 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,370 Violent Crime/100K 10,505 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,365 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,200 home value, $498/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,370 violent crimes/100K (261% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Selmont-West Selmont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation119 ft (36 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density647/sq mi
Coordinates32.3783°N, 87.0069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallas County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.9 / 100
Community Resilience50.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively 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 Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

59 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 M4.8 144 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 145 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 144 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 92 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 119 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 119 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 90 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 51 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 95 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 149 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 137 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 116 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 145 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 119 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 106 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 131 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 117 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 100 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 145 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 179 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 209 km
2018 Michael Category 5 251 km
2017 Nate Category 1 290 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 178 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 232 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 127 km
1998 Georges Category 2 267 km
1998 Earl Category 1 282 km
1997 Danny Category 1 236 km
1995 Opal Category 3 57 km
1995 Erin Category 2 203 km
1985 Elena Category 3 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 921 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 81 km 7
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 48 km 1
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 99 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 96 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF4 76 km 7
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 71 km 2
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 30 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 46 km 3
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 96 km 1
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 22 km 4
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 80 km 2
May 3, 1984 EF3 57 km 5
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 72 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 35 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 71 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 44 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 72 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 36 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 81 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 68 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 80 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 43 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 41 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 69 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 76 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 74 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 69 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 77 km
2024 OAK COMP 55/56 RX 3,088 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in

Selmont-West Selmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.7").

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