Scottsboro, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
15,641
Population
309/sq mi density
$52,949
Median Income
$31,971 per capita
$175,700
Home Value
$217,015 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
201
Violent Crime/100K
1,848 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,949 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$175,700 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
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. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
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
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 (5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in |
Scottsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.3").