Goodwater, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Talladega County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
1,375
Population
212/sq mi density
$36,938
Median Income
$17,472 per capita
$81,900
Home Value
$139,775 Zillow
$607
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
161
Violent Crime/100K
1,125 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$36,938 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $607/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Goodwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in |
Goodwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (2.9").