Springville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · St. Clair County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,949 Population 514/sq mi density
$76,964 Median Income $38,308 per capita
$260,400 Home Value $330,100 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
167 Violent Crime/100K 1,319 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,964 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$260,400 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Springville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density514/sq mi
Coordinates33.7405°N, 86.4841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Clair County County
Nearest AirportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.48"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience42.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

74 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 M4.6 115 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 110 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 75 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 139 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 116 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 113 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 72 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 137 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 134 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 70 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 135 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 99 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 116 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 110 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 114 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 85 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 94 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 123 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 124 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ivan (2004, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Ivan Category 1 284 km
1995 Opal Category 1 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

689 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 242 fatalities, 2,488 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 86 km 25
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 88 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 48 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 61 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 11 km 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 98 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 21 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 31 km 22
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 64 km 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 47 km 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 42 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 61 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 27 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 67 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 52 km 25
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 86 km 5
May 1, 1953 EF4 77 km 7
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 35 km 6
Jan 25, 2021 EF3 35 km 1
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 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 63 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 84 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 87 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 82 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 88 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 84 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 69 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 83 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 59 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 81 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 66 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 98 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in

Springville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.5").

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