Locust Fork, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,312
Population
336/sq mi density
$42,045
Median Income
$27,529 per capita
$169,600
Home Value
$231,210 Zillow
$1,054
Median Rent
48.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,045 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $1,054/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Locust Fork 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. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8768°N, 86.6471°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Blount County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in |
Locust Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.5").