Sign In Register

Town Creek, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lawrence County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,015 Population 379/sq mi density
$40,993 Median Income $23,519 per capita
$111,800 Home Value $214,983 Zillow
$606 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
465 Violent Crime/100K 1,767 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,993 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $606/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
465 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Town Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates34.6713°N, 87.4078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.7 / 100
Community Resilience32.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 21, 2023.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 108 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 135 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 114 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 112 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 144 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 148 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 136 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 117 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 146 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 54 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 44 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 113 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 103 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 98 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 99 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 38 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 38 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 111 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 49 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 58 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 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

674 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 215 fatalities, 2,482 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 93 km 72
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 83 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 23 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 33 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 76 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 32 km 4
May 18, 1995 EF4 39 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 37 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 69 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 11
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 98 km 2
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 49 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 38 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 92 km 2
May 8, 2024 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 83 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 20 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 44 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 52 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 51 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 42 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 39 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 35 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 44 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 51 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 35 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 52 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 35 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 36 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 36 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.7 in

Town Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.3").

View full weather details →