Muscle Shoals, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Colbert County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
16,670
Population
988/sq mi density
$70,927
Median Income
$36,427 per capita
$198,300
Home Value
$263,320 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
177
Violent Crime/100K
2,994 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,927 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,300 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Muscle Shoals enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 988/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7427°N, 87.6338°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colbert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Muscle Shoals has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.5").