Elberta, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Escambia County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,209
Population
316/sq mi density
$57,996
Median Income
$36,121 per capita
$215,600
Home Value
$347,073 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
513
Violent Crime/100K
3,077 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,996 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$215,600 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
513 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elberta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3738°N, 87.5957°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Escambia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in |
Elberta has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and May the driest (3.2").