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Brilliant, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marion County County
2.5
/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
302 sunny days/yr
339
Violent Crime/100K
2,935 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,877 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,200 home value, $445/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 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 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 40°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in |
Brilliant has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.4").