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Penton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
128
Population
14/sq mi density
$31,186
Median Income
$30,032 per capita
$9,999
Home Value
$180,043 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
182
Violent Crime/100K
2,156 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,186 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Penton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Penton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").