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Camden, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Wilcox County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,056 Population 492/sq mi density
$38,864 Median Income $17,823 per capita
$110,100 Home Value $149,433 Zillow
$567 Median Rent 39.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
857 Violent Crime/100K 3,533 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$38,864 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,100 home value, $567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
857 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Camden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation221 ft (67 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density492/sq mi
Coordinates31.9985°N, 87.2890°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilcox County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.1 / 100
Community Resilience19.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 98 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 103 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 100 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 137 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 131 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 132 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 84 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 142 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 95 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 101 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 75 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 141 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 130 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 106 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 102 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 112 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 142 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 90 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 129 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 134 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 166 km
2018 Michael Category 5 252 km
2017 Nate Category 1 241 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 133 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 200 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 77 km
1998 Georges Category 2 218 km
1998 Earl Category 1 260 km
1997 Danny Category 1 187 km
1995 Opal Category 3 75 km
1995 Erin Category 2 157 km
1985 Elena Category 3 246 km
1985 Kate Category 2 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 672 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 18 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF4 76 km 7
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 65 km 2
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 78 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 7
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 93 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 47 km 4
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 82 km 2
May 3, 1984 EF3 93 km 5
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 6, 1983 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,870 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 28 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,967 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,854 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,794 91 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,759 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,698 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 89 km
2024 OAK COMP 55/56 RX 3,088 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,967 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,909 99 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 057 2,806 99 km
2020 OK COMPARTMENT 135/136 2,727 89 km
2022 OK 146 2,641 79 km
2020 OK COMPARTMENT 55 AND 56 2,462 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,448 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,264 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in

Camden has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (2.6").

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