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Akron, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Hale County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
354
Population
513/sq mi density
$43,375
Median Income
$18,783 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$126,353 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,195
Violent Crime/100K
4,007 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,375 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,195 violent crimes/100K (214% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Akron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 132 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8791°N, 87.7409°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in |
Akron has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.4").