Slocomb, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Geneva County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,995 Population 210/sq mi density
$38,988 Median Income $23,101 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $130,820 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$38,988 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $764/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Slocomb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates31.1121°N, 85.5987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGeneva County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.17"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.70"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.7 / 100
Community Resilience29.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 203 km
2024 Debby Category 1 250 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 234 km
2020 Sally Category 2 175 km
2018 Michael Category 5 68 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 178 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 164 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 202 km
1998 Earl Category 2 113 km
1997 Danny Category 1 234 km
1995 Opal Category 3 115 km
1995 Erin Category 2 168 km
1985 Elena Category 3 193 km
1985 Kate Category 2 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 615 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 36 km 9
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 53 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 65 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 43 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 37 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 36 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 57 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 27 km 1
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BERTHA SWAMP RD 23,036 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 93 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 88 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,032 87 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,921 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,750 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,675 80 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,586 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,540 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,508 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,424 80 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,423 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,378 83 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,349 93 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,191 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,189 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,062 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,062 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,927 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in

Slocomb has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (2.7").

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