Geraldine has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent2

Property8

Reported in 202510

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Geraldine

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Most working residents leave Geraldine for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Albertville (18%), Guntersville (10%) and Boaz (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Albertville

18%

Guntersville

10%

Boaz

Crossville

3%Work in townlive and work in Geraldine 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 495Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Geraldine →

Health in Geraldine

Health Grade D

Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 43% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

11worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.4%More adults with COPDAL 8% · worse 20%More smokersAL 15.1% · worse 9.1%More adults with heart diseaseAL 7.3% · worse

Care nearby

Marshall Medical CentersBoaz · 13.1 mi · ER

Dekalb Quality Health CareGeraldine · 1.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Geraldine · CMS · HRSAHealth in Geraldine →

Natural hazards in Geraldine

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Geraldine flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Geraldine

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Geraldine →

Climate in Geraldine

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Geraldine has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

52° / 34°Winter

71° / 49°Spring

87° / 66°Summer

72° / 50°Fall

How much snow does Geraldine get?About 1 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 3, with the last in spring around Mar 31.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Geraldine →

Schools in Geraldine

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Geraldine’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 52% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictDeKalb CountySchools1

Geraldine School B-Other · Grades PK–12 · 1,211 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.