Sumiton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,506
Population
434/sq mi density
$62,226
Median Income
$33,399 per capita
$176,500
Home Value
$166,758 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
159
Violent Crime/100K
1,313 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,226 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,500 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sumiton 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. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 473 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7493°N, 87.0469°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 6.0 in |
Sumiton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and September the driest (4.0").