Gordo, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Tuscaloosa County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,435
Population
442/sq mi density
$46,863
Median Income
$24,033 per capita
$125,300
Home Value
$176,760 Zillow
$523
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,863 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $523/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 290 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3223°N, 87.9037°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tuscaloosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in |
Gordo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.4").