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Parrish, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,093
Population
523/sq mi density
$25,769
Median Income
$18,710 per capita
$49,900
Home Value
$93,772 Zillow
$1,033
Median Rent
40.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
2,241 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$25,769 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,900 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Parrish enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 398 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7323°N, 87.2801°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in |
Parrish has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.4").