At a Glance
Median Income
$41,310
$21,366 per capita
Home Value
$105,000
Zillow: $135,429
Median Rent
$671/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
282/100K
2,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Elba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elba a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elba residents earn a median household income of $41,310 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,366. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elba is $105,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,429. Median rent is $671/month, with 26.7% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Elba reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,770/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Elba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elba has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,459
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,310
Per Capita$21,366
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$1,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,000
Rent$671
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$135,429
Housing Units1,784
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent282/100K
Property2,770/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary641/100K
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death14,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation193 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Elba was founded in 1851.
The median home in Elba was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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