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Russellville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Franklin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10,783
Population
804/sq mi density
$52,529
Median Income
$24,715 per capita
$117,300
Home Value
$174,035 Zillow
$716
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
367
Violent Crime/100K
4,236 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,529 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $716/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
367 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Russellville 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 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 | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5057°N, 87.7281°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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 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) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Russellville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").