All Countries
Shoal Creek, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,371
Population
272/sq mi density
$165,625
Median Income
$92,030 per capita
$787,500
Home Value
$291,973 Zillow
$2,573
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
468
Violent Crime/100K
3,253 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$165,625 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$787,500 home value, $2,573/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shoal Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 803 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4308°N, 86.6109°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.90 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in |
Shoal Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.2").