Blue Ridge, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Elmore County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,375
Population
177/sq mi density
$124,875
Median Income
$59,061 per capita
$294,500
Home Value
$274,031 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$294,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 411 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4989°N, 86.1824°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Elmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0425 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in |
Blue Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.9").