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Fort Rucker, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,221
Population
481/sq mi density
$75,875
Median Income
$25,486 per capita
$1,402
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
446
Violent Crime/100K
1,880 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$75,875 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Rucker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3426°N, 85.7161°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in |
Fort Rucker has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (3.0").