Addison has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent3

Property13

Reported in 202416

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Addison

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Most working residents leave Addison for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Cullman (10%), Huntsville (8%) and Double Springs (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Cullman

10%

Huntsville

Double Springs

Birmingham

6%Work in townlive and work in Addison 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 320Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Addison →

Health in Addison

Compared with Alabama

9worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.9%More adults with COPDAL 8% · worse 20.1%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse 9.3%More adults with heart diseaseAL 7.3% · worse

Care nearby

Cullman Regional Medical CenterCullman · 21.4 mi · ER

Capstone-Double SpringsDouble Springs · 13.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Addison · CMS · HRSAHealth in Addison →

Natural hazards in Addison

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Addison flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Addison

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Addison →

Climate in Addison

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Addison has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 30°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 33°Winter

72° / 48°Spring

88° / 67°Summer

73° / 49°Fall

How much snow does Addison get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 1, with the last in spring around Apr 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Addison →

Schools in Addison

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School Grade C

The public schools Addison’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 73% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictWinston CountySchools2

Addison Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 346 students Addison High School C+High · Grades 7–12 · 232 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.