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Brent, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Perry County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
2,862
Population
325/sq mi density
$24,041
Median Income
$19,361 per capita
$143,300
Home Value
$181,110 Zillow
$484
Median Rent
43.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
267
Violent Crime/100K
1,661 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,041 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$143,300 home value, $484/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Brent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 288 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9449°N, 87.1721°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Perry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in |
Brent has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.2").