Penton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
128
Population
14/sq mi density
$31,186
Median Income
$30,032 per capita
$9,999
Home Value
$180,043 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$31,186 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Penton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 765 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0098°N, 85.4748°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Randolph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in |
Penton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.5").