At a Glance
Median Income
$49,250
$24,957 per capita
Home Value
$157,500
Zillow: $349,931
Median Rent
$690/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
694/100K
6,647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Eclectic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eclectic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eclectic a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eclectic residents earn a median household income of $49,250 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,957. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,787 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eclectic is $157,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,931. Median rent is $690/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Eclectic reports 694 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,647/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Eclectic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eclectic has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,201
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,250
Per Capita$24,957
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$3,118M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,500
Rent$690
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$349,931
Housing Units490
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent694/100K
Property6,647/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault595/100K
Burglary1,389/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation544 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Eclectic was founded in 1907.
The median home in Eclectic was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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