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Spring Garden, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cleburne County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
171 Population 75/sq mi density
$58,264 Median Income $18,512 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $161,041 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
421 Violent Crime/100K 4,358 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,264 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Garden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation707 ft (215 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates33.9730°N, 85.5558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleburne County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Alabama Regional (GAD)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience8.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

76 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 58 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 103 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 129 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 98 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 111 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 43 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 133 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 58 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 128 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 53 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 129 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 125 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 103 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 145 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 135 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 63 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 117 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 108 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 112 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 259 km
1995 Opal Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 165 fatalities, 1,792 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 61 km 25
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 99 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 44 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 82 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 62 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 52 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 58 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 89 km 3
May 1, 1953 EF4 91 km 7
May 8, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 59 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 82 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 20 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 26 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 17 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 74 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 26 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 15 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 19 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 21 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 22 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 68 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 26 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 83 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 13 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 31 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 72 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 32 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 31 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 66 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in

Spring Garden has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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