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Fredonia, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Chambers County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
246 Population 21/sq mi density
$50,294 Median Income $14,137 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $180,043 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,095 Violent Crime/100K 7,572 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,294 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,095 violent crimes/100K (188% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation773 ft (236 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates32.9836°N, 85.2923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChambers County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.4 / 100
Community Resilience41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 147 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 134 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 126 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 48 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 142 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 94 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 95 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 140 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 137 km
Oct 11, 1999 5 km WSW of Highland Lake, Alabama M2.5 147 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 120 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 96 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 82 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 121 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 265 km
2018 Michael Category 3 163 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 287 km
1995 Opal Category 3 150 km
1985 Kate Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,293 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 32 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 62 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 94 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 65 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 14 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 69 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 82 km 2
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 23 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 76 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 88 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 98 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 96 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 92 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 92 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Fredonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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