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Valley Grande, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dallas County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,106 Population 123/sq mi density
$61,141 Median Income $27,955 per capita
$126,700 Home Value $179,146 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,370 Violent Crime/100K 10,505 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,141 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,700 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,370 violent crimes/100K (261% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Valley Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation224 ft (68 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (33.8 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates32.4869°N, 87.0328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallas County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.9 / 100
Community Resilience50.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively 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 Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 148 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 80 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 111 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 108 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 86 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 39 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 83 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 125 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 121 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 136 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 111 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 94 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 108 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 112 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 148 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 88 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 73 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 127 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 138 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 191 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 214 km
2018 Michael Category 5 261 km
2017 Nate Category 1 298 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 189 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 232 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 136 km
1998 Georges Category 2 275 km
1998 Earl Category 1 294 km
1997 Danny Category 1 246 km
1995 Opal Category 3 66 km
1995 Erin Category 2 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,082 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 80 km 7
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 54 km 1
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 88 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 85 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF4 72 km 7
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 82 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 98 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 29 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 97 km 7
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 44 km 3
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 20 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX (5,018 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 60 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 40 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 59 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 32 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 61 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 41 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 70 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 57 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 31 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 30 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 58 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 65 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 62 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 57 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 65 km
2024 OAK COMP 55/56 RX 3,088 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in

Valley Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.7").

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