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Ariton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
706
Population
139/sq mi density
$34,943
Median Income
$25,331 per capita
$116,900
Home Value
$159,286 Zillow
$804
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
451
Violent Crime/100K
6,063 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$34,943 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ariton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5978°N, 85.7131°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in |
Ariton has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (2.8").