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Steele, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · St. Clair County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,293
Population
193/sq mi density
$70,000
Median Income
$35,087 per capita
$101,700
Home Value
$195,774 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
555 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Steele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 563 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9414°N, 86.1921°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Clair County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in |
Steele has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").