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Rock Creek, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,313
Population
435/sq mi density
$80,063
Median Income
$42,894 per capita
$156,900
Home Value
$192,670 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
272
Violent Crime/100K
3,751 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,063 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4772°N, 87.0812°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 20 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in |
Rock Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.2").