Florence, AL GIS Map
Florence is a city in Lauderdale County, Alabama, with a population of about 40,221. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Population
- 40,221
- Elevation
- 550 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.7998, -87.6772
- ZIP codes (5)
- 35630, 35631, 35632, 35633, 35634
- Land area
- 27.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Florence, AL
Florence is a city located in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, in the state's northwestern corner. It has a population of 40,184 in the 2020 census. Florence is located along the Tennessee River and is home to the University of North Alabama, the oldest public college in the state. Florence is located about 70 miles (110 km) west of Huntsville, Alabama, via US-72, and about 115 miles (185 km) northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
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GIS Data for Florence, AL
The Florence map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Florence without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Florence Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
41,701
Households
17,745
Median household income
$52,174
Median age
35.1 years
Median home value
$196,300
Median gross rent
$820/mo
Owner-occupied homes
52.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
Below poverty level
17.9%
Land area
27.1 sq mi
Population density
1,540 / sq mi
County
Florence Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
39,319
April 2020 (estimates base)
40,178
July 2024 estimate
42,716
Change 2010-2020
+2.2%
Change 2020-2024
+6.3%
Federal Buildings & Leases in Florence
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Florence.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSA IRS Walnut St Executive Ctr, Florence,al | 204 S Walnut St, 35630 | Leased | 19,153 | Aug 2033 |
| SSA IRS Walnut St Executive Ctr, Florence,al | 204 S Walnut St, 35630 | Leased | 19,153 | Aug 2034 |
| Walnut Street Executive Annex | 203 S Walnut St, 35630 | Leased | 14,206 | Jul 2027 |
| U S Post Office, Florence, Al | 210 N Seminary St, 35630 | Leased | 7,594 | Sep 2026 |
| Bls FBI Walnut St Executive Ctr, Florence,al | 204 S Walnut St, 35630 | Leased | 2,771 | Mar 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Florence
General soil map unit at the city center: Fullerton-Bodine
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 23%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Bodine41%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Fullerton25%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Fullerton15%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Lobelville4%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts
- Pruitton3%
Inceptisols · Fluventic Dystrudepts
- Bewleyville3%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Florence
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Muscle Shoals 2 N, Al weather station, elevation 530 ft, 2.8 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 31°F
Annual precipitation
57.6 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 50 | 55 | 64 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 89 | 84 | 74 | 62 | 54 |
| Avg low °F | 31 | 34 | 42 | 49 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 61 | 49 | 39 | 34 |
| Precip. in | 4.88 | 5.15 | 5.34 | 5.05 | 4.98 | 4.81 | 5.06 | 4.45 | 3.98 | 3.72 | 4.27 | 5.87 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Florence
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lauderdale County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 85.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HailVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Florence FAQ
What county is Florence in?
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Florence, Alabama is located in Lauderdale County.
What is the population of Florence?
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Florence has a population of about 40,221, making it the number 11 of the 57 Alabama cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Florence?
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The elevation of Florence is approximately 550 feet (168 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Florence?
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ZIP codes for Florence include 35630, 35631, 35632, 35633, 35634.
What time zone is Florence in?
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Florence is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Florence from Montgomery?
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Florence is about 185 miles from Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, in a straight line.
How far is Florence from Huntsville?
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Florence is about 62 miles from Huntsville, the largest city in Alabama listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Florence?
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Cities near Florence include Sheffield, AL (3 miles); Muscle Shoals, AL (4 miles); Lawrenceburg, TN (36 miles); Athens, AL (40 miles); Decatur, AL (42 miles).
Local notes for Florence, AL
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.