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West Point, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cullman County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
566
Population
147/sq mi density
$55,500
Median Income
$31,938 per capita
$214,200
Home Value
$245,021 Zillow
$616
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
4,481 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$214,200 home value, $616/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (3.5").