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Paint Rock, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Madison County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
182
Population
414/sq mi density
$50,000
Median Income
$28,937 per capita
$76,000
Home Value
$339,079 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
502
Violent Crime/100K
4,141 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
502 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Paint Rock 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 747 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6609°N, 86.3340°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in |
Paint Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").