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Ballplay, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,149
Population
49/sq mi density
$60,825
Median Income
$24,288 per capita
$152,800
Home Value
$212,515 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
347
Violent Crime/100K
2,446 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,825 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
347 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ballplay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 555 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 23.6 sq mi (61.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0230°N, 85.8015°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in |
Ballplay has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").