Sheffield, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Colbert County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,334
Population
1,335/sq mi density
$42,097
Median Income
$26,539 per capita
$127,100
Home Value
$132,907 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
517
Violent Crime/100K
1,950 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,097 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,100 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheffield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7570°N, 87.6971°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colbert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Sheffield has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.7").