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Courtland, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lawrence County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
777
Population
263/sq mi density
$41,406
Median Income
$19,703 per capita
$625
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
465
Violent Crime/100K
1,767 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,406 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
465 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Courtland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 567 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6699°N, 87.3279°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Courtland has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").