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Taylor, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Houston County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,916
Population
403/sq mi density
$62,596
Median Income
$22,484 per capita
$128,600
Home Value
$167,731 Zillow
$1,055
Median Rent
44.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
41
Violent Crime/100K
373 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,596 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,600 home value, $1,055/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Taylor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 314 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1688°N, 85.4758°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Houston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in |
Taylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.6").