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Onycha, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
208
Population
263/sq mi density
$42,143
Median Income
$14,477 per capita
$90,000
Home Value
$118,545 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
328
Violent Crime/100K
1,806 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,143 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Onycha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2257°N, 86.2760°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Covington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
Onycha has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.2").