Whitesboro, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Etowah County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,098
Population
120/sq mi density
$66,215
Median Income
$28,572 per capita
$117,900
Home Value
$107,594 Zillow
$946
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,215 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,900 home value, $946/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,035 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 17.5 sq mi (45.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1690°N, 86.0585°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Etowah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Whitesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.9").