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Standing Rock, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Troup County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
27 Population 8/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
182 Violent Crime/100K 2,156 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Standing Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation680 ft (207 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates33.0857°N, 85.2398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTroup County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.6 / 100
Community Resilience45.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 139 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 133 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 50 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 141 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 95 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 95 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 132 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 136 km
Oct 11, 1999 5 km WSW of Highland Lake, Alabama M2.5 143 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 116 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 96 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 84 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 113 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 270 km
2018 Michael Category 3 167 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 298 km
1995 Opal Category 1 161 km
1985 Kate Category 1 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,402 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 19 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 75 km 23
May 1, 1953 EF4 66 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 21 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 62 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 44 km 0
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 78 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 22 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 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 74 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 79 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 88 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 87 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 82 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 85 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 94 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 96 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 80 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 81 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in

Standing Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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