Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Elberta is a small town in Alabama with a population of 2,209. Residents earn $57,996 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elberta receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Elberta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elberta is $57,996, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Elberta is $215,600, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Elberta is below the national average at 247 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 494 per 100,000, 75% below the national average.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Elberta enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,996 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,121 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,159 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,315 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,738 |
| County GDP | $24,363M |
| Restaurants | 657 |
| Healthcare | 997 |
| Retail | 1,122 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,210 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.42% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $215,600 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $338,046 |
| Median List Price | $576,950 |
| Median List Price | $576,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $202 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 36.8% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,210 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,586/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 997 |
| Total Violent | 246.8/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 61.7/100K |
| 879% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 185.1/100K |
| Total Property | 493.5/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 246.8/100K |
| Theft | 246.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 69.0 inches |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3738°N, 87.5957°W |
| County FIPS | 12033 |
Winner: Republican by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 997 |
| Restaurants | 657 |
| Retail Stores | 1,122 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |