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Scottsboro, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
15,641
Population
309/sq mi density
$52,949
Median Income
$31,971 per capita
$175,700
Home Value
$207,106 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
431
Violent Crime/100K
4,021 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,949 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$175,700 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Scottsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 57.4 sq mi (148.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6446°N, 86.0482°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in |
Scottsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").