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South Vinemont, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cullman County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
872 Population 958/sq mi density
$49,674 Median Income $18,756 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $211,793 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
172 Violent Crime/100K 4,481 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,674 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
South Vinemont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation992 ft (302 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density958/sq mi
Coordinates34.2356°N, 86.8640°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCullman County County
Nearest AirportHuntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.7 / 100
Community Resilience33.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 117 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 78 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 115 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 146 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 112 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 112 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 115 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 112 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 147 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 150 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 84 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 134 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 118 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 119 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 115 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 115 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 31 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 36 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 105 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Opal (1995, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1995 Opal Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

830 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 293 fatalities, 3,368 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 83 km 25
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 80 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 62 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 54 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 92 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 68 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 22 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 43 km 4
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 53 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 68 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 87 km 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 50 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 11
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 66 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 38 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 97 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 43 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 47 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 82 km 25
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 21 km 5
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 49 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 39 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 37 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 43 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 32 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 30 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 33 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 46 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,394 61 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 52 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 43 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 56 km
2011 MUD CREEK FIRE 2,224 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 34 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 33 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 42 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 42 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in

South Vinemont has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (3.5").

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