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Stevenson, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Jackson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,947 Population 253/sq mi density
$48,214 Median Income $29,924 per capita
$150,200 Home Value $158,417 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
348 Violent Crime/100K 1,987 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,214 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$150,200 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stevenson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates34.8768°N, 85.8144°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
59% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.7 / 100
Community Resilience27.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

117 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 46 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 42 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 110 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 92 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 100 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 31 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 78 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 114 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 115 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 35 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 148 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 140 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 30 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 89 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 74 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 47 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 51 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 101 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 2,437 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 56 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 13 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 32 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 58 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 63 km 4
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 60 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 23 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 80 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 11
May 19, 1973 EF4 46 km 0
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 76 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 57 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 51 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 21 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 99 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 55 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 96 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 52 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 52 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 55 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 64 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 73 km
2021 MT WIESNER 1,905 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 74 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 47 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 56 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 95 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 52 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,669 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,530 64 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,449 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,396 72 km
2006 RD07-09 1,394 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,347 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Stevenson has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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