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Oneonta, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,943
Population
439/sq mi density
$47,719
Median Income
$32,001 per capita
$195,600
Home Value
$213,640 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
328
Violent Crime/100K
3,104 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,719 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$195,600 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Oneonta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,045 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 15.3 sq mi (39.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9470°N, 86.4898°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Blount County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Oneonta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").