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Grayson Valley, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,882
Population
3,145/sq mi density
$60,354
Median Income
$27,370 per capita
$128,800
Home Value
$172,553 Zillow
$1,158
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
468
Violent Crime/100K
3,253 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$60,354 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $1,158/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Grayson Valley 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 | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6466°N, 86.6419°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 9 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) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Grayson Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").