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Grand Bay, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jackson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,765
Population
434/sq mi density
$62,318
Median Income
$35,377 per capita
$143,800
Home Value
$211,545 Zillow
$963
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
323
Violent Crime/100K
4,439 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,318 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $963/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4721°N, 88.3444°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Trent Lott International (PGL) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | -0.32 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in |
Grand Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (3.7").