Owens Cross Roads, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Madison County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,678
Population
339/sq mi density
$73,708
Median Income
$30,359 per capita
$206,100
Home Value
$433,189 Zillow
$895
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,708 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,100 home value, $895/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Owens Cross Roads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5855°N, 86.4550°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Owens Cross Roads has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.7").