At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$31,005 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
Zillow: $252,702
Median Rent
$585/mo
41.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
15.7% smoking rate
How Ephesus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ephesus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ephesus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ephesus residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,005. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 176 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ephesus is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,702. Median rent is $585/month, with 41.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
14.5% of adults in Ephesus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ephesus has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population555
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$31,005
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,188
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$585
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$252,702
Housing Units221
Rent Burden41.4%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,528/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation1,244 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ephesus was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.