West Point, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cullman County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
566
Population
147/sq mi density
$55,500
Median Income
$31,938 per capita
$214,200
Home Value
$256,619 Zillow
$616
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,500 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$214,200 home value, $616/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
West Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 998 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2387°N, 86.9640°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cullman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in |
West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.8").