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Epes, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Sumter County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
361
Population
55/sq mi density
$15,156
Median Income
$15,670 per capita
$54,800
Home Value
$132,577 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
625
Violent Crime/100K
2,302 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$15,156 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$54,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Epes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6950°N, 88.1420°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sumter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in |
Epes has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.3").