Sand Rock, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
815
Population
161/sq mi density
$81,750
Median Income
$37,008 per capita
$201,300
Home Value
$246,753 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,750 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sand Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 858 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2312°N, 85.7704°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Sand Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.9").