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Lanett, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Chambers County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,854
Population
1,098/sq mi density
$42,415
Median Income
$22,452 per capita
$98,700
Home Value
$116,614 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,095
Violent Crime/100K
7,572 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,415 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,700 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,095 violent crimes/100K (188% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lanett 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 Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,098/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8586°N, 85.2078°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chambers County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 21 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 | 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 |
Lanett 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").