Black, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Geneva County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
462
Population
114/sq mi density
$58,438
Median Income
$19,225 per capita
$58,500
Home Value
$184,569 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Black enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 234 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0098°N, 85.7444°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Geneva County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in |
Black has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (3.3").