Kennedy, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Fayette County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
504
Population
158/sq mi density
$42,031
Median Income
$27,828 per capita
$103,400
Home Value
$139,761 Zillow
$667
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,031 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $667/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kennedy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 386 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5807°N, 87.9855°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 in |
Kennedy has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.3").