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St. Stephens, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
350 Population 35/sq mi density
$127,900 Home Value $134,248 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
2,643 Violent Crime/100K 11,894 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,643 violent crimes/100K (596% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Stephens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates31.5711°N, 88.0528°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportMobile Regional (MOB)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.81"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 85 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 34 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 89 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 85 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 104 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 72 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 30 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 89 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 27 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 95 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 98 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 100 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 89 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 69 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 89 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 107 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 103 km
Mar 11, 2006 3 km NW of Epes, Alabama M2.6 127 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 85 km
May 16, 2006 7 km ENE of Gainesville, Alabama M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 283 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 83 km
2020 Sally Category 2 106 km
2018 Michael Category 5 296 km
2017 Nate Category 1 159 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 112 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 133 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 39 km
1998 Earl Category 2 267 km
1998 Georges Category 2 135 km
1997 Danny Category 1 131 km
1995 Opal Category 3 135 km
1995 Erin Category 2 120 km
1988 Florence Category 1 284 km
1985 Elena Category 3 168 km
1985 Kate Category 2 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 72 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 82 km 2
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 74 km 4
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 69 km 1
Nov 15, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 4, 1988 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 13 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 68 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 27, 1976 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 18, 1967 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 26, 1958 EF3 85 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DESOTO 0902 (8,713 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DESOTO 0902 8,713 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 77 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,802 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,712 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,657 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,062 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,999 83 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,862 98 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 72 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,500 68 km
2019 DESOTO RX BURN BLOCK 8309 4,460 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,245 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,189 60 km
2010 CPT 341 4,101 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,097 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,956 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,794 72 km
2010 CPT 393 3,474 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.9 in
March 58°F (15°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in

St. Stephens has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.1").

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