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Colony, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
261
Population
121/sq mi density
$43,750
Median Income
$25,128 per capita
$60,800
Home Value
$140,373 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
344
Violent Crime/100K
2,001 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,800 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Colony enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 422 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9414°N, 86.9020°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Blount County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in |
Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.4").