Cedar Bluff, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,633
Population
340/sq mi density
$48,784
Median Income
$27,751 per capita
$203,000
Home Value
$255,655 Zillow
$620
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
417
Violent Crime/100K
886 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,784 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2214°N, 85.5886°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Cedar Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.6").