Eclectic, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
1,201 Population
$49,250 Median Income
$157,500 Home Value
$690 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
694 Violent Crime / 100K
35.0 yrs Median Age
18.6% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
2.7
Economy
4.9
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population1,201
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93.8%

Economy

2.7/5
Median Income$49,250
Per Capita Income$24,957
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty Rate16.7%
County GDP$3,118M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$157,500
Zillow Value$349,931
Median Rent$690
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$936

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Depression24.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime694/100K
Property Crime6,647/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft297.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Jan / Jul45° / 79°
Rain60 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.40
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Work From Home1.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Eclectic Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$49,250
Home Value$157,500
Median Rent$690
Poverty Rate16.7%
Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
Unemployment6.6%
Violent Crime694.4 /100K
Avg Temperature62.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,201
Population Density292 per sq mi
Median Age35.0 years
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8% Black 2.3% Other 3.9%
White93.8%
Black or African American2.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.9%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability21.9%
Health Insurance80.1%

Income

34% below avg
Median Household Income$49,250
Per Capita Income$24,957
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$923
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$71,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate6.6%
Poverty Rate16.7%
Total Establishments (County)1,787
County GDP$3,118M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation127
Healthcare Facilities105
Retail Stores218
Manufacturing51
Total Establishments1,787

Industry Mix

Restaurants 127 Healthcare 105 Retail 218 Manufacturing 51

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$71,200
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,605

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time33.0 min
Work From Home1.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

44% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$157,500
Zillow Home Value Index$349,931

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$277,200
Price Per Sq Ft$164
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory8

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.3%

Rental Costs

41% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$690

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedroom$936
3 Bedroom$1,206
4 Bedroom$1,381

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,605
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.02%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure37.6%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage80.1%
Regular Checkup78.3%
Premature Death Rate9,508 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access51.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)105
Restaurants (County)127

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime694.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape99.2 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault595.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime6,646.8 /100K
Burglary1,388.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft4,960.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft297.6 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

45°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation60.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation544 ft (166 m)
Land Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density292 per sq mi
Latitude32.6402°
Longitude-86.0411°
County FIPS01051

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.6%
D 23.6%

Republican +52.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
High School+92.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.40

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density292 per sq mi
Land Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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