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Silas, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Choctaw County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
505
Population
97/sq mi density
$66,591
Median Income
$25,177 per capita
$87,100
Home Value
$122,803 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
601
Violent Crime/100K
1,914 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,591 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
601 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Silas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7678°N, 88.3259°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Choctaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in |
Silas has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.2").