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Wadley, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
837 Population 573/sq mi density
$47,788 Median Income $16,726 per capita
$191,100 Home Value $144,898 Zillow
$460 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
182 Violent Crime/100K 2,156 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,788 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$191,100 home value, $460/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wadley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation677 ft (206 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density573/sq mi
Coordinates33.1234°N, 85.5686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.9 / 100
Community Resilience23.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 2, 2017.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 131 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 146 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 130 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 123 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 147 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 131 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 104 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 19 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 96 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 147 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 144 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 112 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 64 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 65 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 125 km
Jun 2, 2017 7 km NW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.6 144 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 107 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 123 km
Oct 11, 1999 5 km WSW of Highland Lake, Alabama M2.5 117 km
May 4, 1990 4 km WSW of Menlo, Georgia M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 294 km
2018 Michael Category 3 193 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 277 km
1995 Opal Category 1 143 km
1985 Kate Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 105 fatalities, 1,440 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 38 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 76 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 81 km 7
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 86 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 83 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 35 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 81 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 56 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 98 km 2
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 73 km 0
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 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 46 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 68 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 79 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 76 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 73 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 96 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 42 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 94 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 69 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 51 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 44 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in

Wadley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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