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Section, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jackson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
998
Population
218/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$26,887 per capita
$135,700
Home Value
$189,454 Zillow
$705
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
431
Violent Crime/100K
4,021 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$135,700 home value, $705/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Section 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 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,321 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5816°N, 85.9849°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.1 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.7 in |
Section has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.5").