Brilliant, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marion County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,078
Population
102/sq mi density
$47,877
Median Income
$26,511 per capita
$55,200
Home Value
$171,134 Zillow
$445
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$47,877 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,200 home value, $445/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brilliant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0257°N, 87.7690°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Brilliant has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and September the driest (3.8").