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Lexington, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lauderdale County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
665
Population
205/sq mi density
$56,354
Median Income
$27,488 per capita
$180,600
Home Value
$210,881 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
405
Violent Crime/100K
2,589 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,354 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,600 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
405 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9594°N, 87.3728°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.7 in |
Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").