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Sheffield, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Colbert County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,334
Population
1,335/sq mi density
$42,097
Median Income
$26,539 per capita
$127,100
Home Value
$128,110 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
800
Violent Crime/100K
5,185 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,097 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,100 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
800 violent crimes/100K (111% 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 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 40°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Sheffield has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.3").