Elkmont, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Limestone County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
327 Population 199/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $33,079 per capita
$219,200 Home Value $265,208 Zillow
$423 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$219,200 home value, $423/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Elkmont, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$33,079 per capita
Home Value
$219,200
22% below
Zillow: $265,208
Median Rent
$423/mo
64% below
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
40% above
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Elkmont Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elkmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
78%
Rent
36%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
140%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elkmont a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elkmont residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,079. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,050 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elkmont is $219,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,208. Median rent is $423/month, with 29.3% 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 1979.

Education

47.1% of adults in Elkmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elkmont has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population327
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$33,079
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$6,971M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206

Housing

A
Home Value$219,200
Rent$423
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$265,208
Housing Units250
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,777/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation807 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Elkmont was founded in 1873.
The median home in Elkmont was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.