Susan Moore, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,323 Population 235/sq mi density
$81,875 Median Income $25,070 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $219,506 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 11.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,875 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Susan Moore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates34.0920°N, 86.4342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Alabama Regional (GAD)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.90"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.45"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.4 / 100
Community Resilience39.0 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

92 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 86 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 71 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 111 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 107 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 133 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 130 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 46 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 146 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 124 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 143 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 127 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 83 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 88 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 127 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 146 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 86 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 134 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 60 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 142 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Opal (1995, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1995 Opal Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

759 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 270 fatalities, 3,176 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 54 km 25
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 78 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 88 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 53 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 48 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 72 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 72 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 84 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 86 km 4
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 19 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 99 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 49 km 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 65 km 21
May 19, 1973 EF4 76 km 0
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 81 km 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 86 km 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 48 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 15 km 3
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 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 90 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 89 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 87 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 83 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 86 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 93 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 87 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 91 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 70 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 92 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 81 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Susan Moore has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.5").

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