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Douglas, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,153
Population
338/sq mi density
$56,406
Median Income
$24,148 per capita
$169,000
Home Value
$213,474 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
36.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,058
Violent Crime/100K
11,111 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,406 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,058 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1683°N, 86.3234°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.0").