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Anniston, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
21,377
Population
466/sq mi density
$44,806
Median Income
$31,627 per capita
$141,600
Home Value
$146,389 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
2,375
Violent Crime/100K
7,582 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,806 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$141,600 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,375 violent crimes/100K (525% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Anniston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,002 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 45.7 sq mi (118.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6735°N, 85.8109°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anniston Regional (ANB) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
Anniston has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").