Ashford, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Houston County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,438
Population
393/sq mi density
$61,087
Median Income
$30,151 per capita
$167,500
Home Value
$179,994 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
85
Violent Crime/100K
467 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,087 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,500 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1853°N, 85.2362°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Houston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in |
Ashford has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.3").