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Red Bay, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Itawamba County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,213
Population
330/sq mi density
$35,587
Median Income
$25,853 per capita
$105,500
Home Value
$155,645 Zillow
$565
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
256
Violent Crime/100K
2,050 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,587 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,500 home value, $565/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 665 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4361°N, 88.1365°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Itawamba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in |
Red Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.5").