Elba, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,459
Population
225/sq mi density
$41,310
Median Income
$21,366 per capita
$105,000
Home Value
$133,258 Zillow
$671
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
536
Violent Crime/100K
3,186 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,310 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, $671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 193 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 15.4 sq mi (39.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4172°N, 86.0771°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Covington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in |
Elba has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.7").