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Winfield, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Fayette County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,982 Population 280/sq mi density
$71,078 Median Income $28,560 per capita
$160,600 Home Value $171,134 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
478 Violent Crime/100K 3,735 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,078 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
478 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Winfield 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation573 ft (175 m)
Area17.3 sq mi (44.9 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates33.9347°N, 87.7913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.9 / 100
Community Resilience24.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 112 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 108 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 138 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 83 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 110 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 52 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 25 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 23 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 110 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 107 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 82 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 28 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 110 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 116 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 64 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 25 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 65 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 48 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 89 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 272 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 282 km
1995 Opal Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

692 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 327 fatalities, 3,117 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 38 km 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 62 km 23
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 70 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 92 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 33 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 66 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 74 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 84 km 13
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 69 km 4
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 99 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 3
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 63 km 2
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 88 km 3
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 82 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 99 km 0
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 57 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 90 km 25
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 82 km 5
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 90 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 53 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 71 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 63 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 57 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,394 84 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 55 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 66 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 48 km
2011 MUD CREEK FIRE 2,224 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 48 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 62 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 67 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 53 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 44°F (6°C) 6.1 in

Winfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.4").

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