Carbon Hill, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,440
Population
261/sq mi density
$22,283
Median Income
$16,871 per capita
$78,200
Home Value
$115,555 Zillow
$415
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
464
Violent Crime/100K
1,509 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,283 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$78,200 home value, $415/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
464 violent crimes/100K (22% 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 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
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) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in |
Carbon Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.8").