Mentone, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · DeKalb County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
360
Population
84/sq mi density
$42,500
Median Income
$29,763 per capita
$222,900
Home Value
$310,625 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$222,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mentone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,704 ft (519 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5632°N, 85.5897°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | DeKalb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Mentone has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.5").