Clanton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Chilton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,862
Population
383/sq mi density
$49,952
Median Income
$32,399 per capita
$158,200
Home Value
$226,069 Zillow
$948
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
324
Violent Crime/100K
3,319 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,952 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clanton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8456°N, 86.6195°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chilton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in |
Clanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.5").