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Pennington, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Sumter County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
536
Population
103/sq mi density
$28,186
Median Income
$18,677 per capita
$81,500
Home Value
$127,835 Zillow
$376
Median Rent
17.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
601
Violent Crime/100K
1,914 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,186 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,500 home value, $376/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
601 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pennington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2006°N, 88.0376°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sumter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 92 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in |
Pennington has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.2").