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Gardendale, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
16,110
Population
700/sq mi density
$81,215
Median Income
$41,618 per capita
$234,900
Home Value
$263,471 Zillow
$1,151
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
4,103 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,215 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,900 home value, $1,151/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gardendale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 649 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6766°N, 86.8098°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.85 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.18 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
Gardendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").