Wadley, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
837
Population
573/sq mi density
$47,788
Median Income
$16,726 per capita
$191,100
Home Value
$144,898 Zillow
$460
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,788 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$191,100 home value, $460/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wadley 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. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 677 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1234°N, 85.5686°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Randolph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Wadley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.5").