Samson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,477
Population
365/sq mi density
$31,964
Median Income
$24,065 per capita
$77,700
Home Value
$143,647 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$31,964 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, $713/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in |
Samson has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.6").