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Tuskegee, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Macon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,070 Population 532/sq mi density
$38,160 Median Income $20,644 per capita
$98,500 Home Value $92,554 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,029 Violent Crime/100K 5,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$38,160 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,500 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,029 violent crimes/100K (171% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tuskegee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area16.4 sq mi (42.4 km²)
Population Density532/sq mi
Coordinates32.4187°N, 85.6825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMacon County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.5 / 100
Community Resilience55.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 22, 2009.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 148 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 140 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 150 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 145 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 135 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 81 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 138 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 145 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 108 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 116 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 145 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 117 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 257 km
2020 Sally Category 2 243 km
2018 Michael Category 5 151 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 285 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 236 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 222 km
1998 Earl Category 1 258 km
1995 Opal Category 3 85 km
1995 Erin Category 2 266 km
1985 Kate Category 2 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

543 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 19 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 53 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 92 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 99 km 7
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 86 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 41 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 68 km 5
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 33 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 82 km 1
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 64 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 27 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 33 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 34 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 27 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 39 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 40 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 41 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 26 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 22 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 15 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in

Tuskegee has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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