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Samson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,477
Population
365/sq mi density
$31,964
Median Income
$24,065 per capita
$77,700
Home Value
$140,618 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
728
Violent Crime/100K
4,422 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$31,964 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
728 violent crimes/100K (92% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Samson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1124°N, 86.0467°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Covington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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 | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
Samson has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.3").