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Goodwater, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Talladega County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,375
Population
212/sq mi density
$36,938
Median Income
$17,472 per capita
$81,900
Home Value
$131,897 Zillow
$607
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
544
Violent Crime/100K
4,810 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,938 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $607/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Goodwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 822 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0607°N, 86.0525°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Talladega County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anniston Regional (ANB) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Goodwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").