What are the schools like in Eldridge, AL?

School district data for Eldridge is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Eldridge?

The median household income in Eldridge, AL is $53,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Eldridge, AL?

Eldridge has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

Eldridge, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Eldridge, AL?

Eldridge has a violent crime rate of 181.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1597.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eldridge, AL a Good Place to Live?

Eldridge is a small town of 93 in Alabama, with a median household income of $53,333 and a 3.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Eldridge stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Eldridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eldridge city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Eldridge metro area.

Metric	Eldridge, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Eldridge's violent crime rate is 181.0 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

181.0 /100k

Property Crime

1597.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Eldridge, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eldridge sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 64.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eldridge, AL
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	64.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Eldridge, AL	National Avg
Population	93	—
Median Age	19.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	41.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kansas, AL 4 mi Carbon Hill, AL 6 mi Glen Allen, AL 7 mi Nauvoo, AL 9 mi Winfield, AL 10 mi

Eldridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eldridge, AL affordable or expensive?

Eldridge has a median home value of $118,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $53,333.

What is the crime rate in Eldridge, AL?

Eldridge's violent crime rate is 181.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1597.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eldridge?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Eldridge, AL a good place to live?

Eldridge, AL has a population of 93, a median household income of $53,333, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Eldridge?

Eldridge averages 52.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.1 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Eldridge?

The population of Eldridge, Alabama is 93 with a median age of 19.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eldridge?

Key numbers for living in Eldridge: median home $118,800, median household income $53,333, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eldridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.