Harpersville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,649
Population
75/sq mi density
$72,941
Median Income
$30,439 per capita
$186,300
Home Value
$280,363 Zillow
$929
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,941 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $929/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Harpersville 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 56.0 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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 | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3177°N, 86.4284°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.90 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
Harpersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.3").