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Northport, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Tuscaloosa County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
30,991
Population
1,721/sq mi density
$77,781
Median Income
$37,655 per capita
$258,800
Home Value
$262,306 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
363
Violent Crime/100K
4,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$77,781 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$258,800 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Northport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2576°N, 87.5964°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tuscaloosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in |
Northport has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").