Lipscomb, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,407
Population
2,040/sq mi density
$45,792
Median Income
$18,406 per capita
$93,900
Home Value
$67,132 Zillow
$841
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
101
Violent Crime/100K
303 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$45,792 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,900 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lipscomb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 546 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4260°N, 86.9261°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 57.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 26.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
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 | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
Lipscomb has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.3").