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Underwood-Petersville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lauderdale County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,049
Population
526/sq mi density
$43,000
Median Income
$29,485 per capita
$118,900
Home Value
$205,332 Zillow
$749
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
502
Violent Crime/100K
3,668 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,000 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
502 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Underwood-Petersville 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8761°N, 87.6982°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Underwood-Petersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").