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La Fayette, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Chambers County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,665
Population
301/sq mi density
$32,999
Median Income
$22,796 per capita
$101,300
Home Value
$180,043 Zillow
$540
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,095
Violent Crime/100K
7,572 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,999 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $540/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,095 violent crimes/100K (188% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
La Fayette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8994°N, 85.4008°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chambers County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
La Fayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").