Elmore, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Elmore County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,482 Population 236/sq mi density
$33,958 Median Income $18,382 per capita
$97,000 Home Value $241,746 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,958 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $986/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmore, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,958
55% below
$18,382 per capita
Home Value
$97,000
66% below
Zillow: $241,746
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
41.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Elmore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
34%
Rent
85%
Poverty
337%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elmore a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elmore residents earn a median household income of $33,958 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,382. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,787 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elmore is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,746. Median rent is $986/month, with 51.0% 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 1991.

Education

12.6% of adults in Elmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elmore has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,482
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$33,958
Per Capita$18,382
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty41.8%
County GDP$3,118M
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$986
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$241,746
Housing Units697
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,508/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation265 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Elmore was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.