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Saks, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10,727
Population
881/sq mi density
$50,529
Median Income
$28,493 per capita
$113,400
Home Value
$138,468 Zillow
$898
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
2,375
Violent Crime/100K
7,582 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,529 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, $898/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,375 violent crimes/100K (525% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Saks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7114°N, 85.8537°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anniston Regional (ANB) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Saks has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").