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Anderson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lauderdale County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
309
Population
240/sq mi density
$86,250
Median Income
$40,645 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$215,860 Zillow
$915
Median Rent
12.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
405
Violent Crime/100K
2,589 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $915/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
405 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Anderson 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 58.5 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 | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 721 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9157°N, 87.2743°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 22 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) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Anderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").