All Countries
Cottondale, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Tuscaloosa County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,850
Population
828/sq mi density
$44,250
Median Income
$29,887 per capita
$118,600
Home Value
$168,484 Zillow
$904
Median Rent
49.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
483
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,250 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,600 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cottondale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 343 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1930°N, 87.4549°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tuscaloosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Cottondale has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.4").