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Phenix City, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Russell County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
38,477
Population
1,371/sq mi density
$49,715
Median Income
$30,523 per capita
$160,000
Home Value
$205,918 Zillow
$926
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
644
Violent Crime/100K
5,818 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,715 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
644 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Phenix City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4537°N, 85.0310°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Russell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0437 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
Phenix City has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.4").