Fairhope, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Baldwin County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
23,360
Population
1,575/sq mi density
$86,509
Median Income
$52,160 per capita
$406,500
Home Value
$469,998 Zillow
$1,637
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
112
Violent Crime/100K
1,164 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,509 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$406,500 home value, $1,637/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairhope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 119 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5209°N, 87.8791°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Baldwin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mobile International (BFM) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in |
Fairhope has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and October the driest (4.2").