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Gurley, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Madison County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
543
Population
148/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$32,503 per capita
$174,300
Home Value
$339,079 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
502
Violent Crime/100K
4,141 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$174,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
502 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gurley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7014°N, 86.3803°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.7 in |
Gurley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.4").