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
$160,315 Zillow
$567
Median Rent
39.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
180
Violent Crime/100K
780 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,864 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,100 home value, $567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 221 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9985°N, 87.2890°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilcox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Camden has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").