Tuscumbia, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Colbert County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,084
Population
985/sq mi density
$47,342
Median Income
$30,921 per capita
$166,400
Home Value
$196,197 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
65
Violent Crime/100K
445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,342 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tuscumbia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 465 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7185°N, 87.7026°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colbert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Tuscumbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.7").