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Snead, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marshall County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,490
Population
263/sq mi density
$46,075
Median Income
$25,971 per capita
$169,400
Home Value
$213,474 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
354
Violent Crime/100K
4,486 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,075 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$169,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Snead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1162°N, 86.3909°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Snead has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").