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Carbon Hill, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,440
Population
261/sq mi density
$22,283
Median Income
$16,871 per capita
$78,200
Home Value
$89,273 Zillow
$415
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
811
Violent Crime/100K
7,869 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,283 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$78,200 home value, $415/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
811 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Carbon Hill 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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 516 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8950°N, 87.5221°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.0 in |
Carbon Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.5").