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Emerald Mountain, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Elmore County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,387
Population
211/sq mi density
$125,341
Median Income
$48,962 per capita
$294,100
Home Value
$210,259 Zillow
68°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
304
Violent Crime/100K
4,476 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,341 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$294,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
304 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Emerald Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4477°N, 86.0944°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Elmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0425 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Emerald Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (2.6").