Columbiana, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,640
Population
257/sq mi density
$68,125
Median Income
$28,761 per capita
$237,800
Home Value
$304,141 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,038 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$237,800 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbiana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 593 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (41.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1915°N, 86.6156°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.90 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in |
Columbiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.0").