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Orange Beach, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Escambia County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,244
Population
560/sq mi density
$89,034
Median Income
$55,769 per capita
$476,000
Home Value
$669,036 Zillow
$1,339
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
247
Violent Crime/100K
494 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$89,034 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$476,000 home value, $1,339/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
247 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Orange Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2940°N, 87.5954°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Escambia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in |
Orange Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and October the driest (3.9").