Elkmont is a small town of 321 in Alabama, with a median household income of $42,917
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elkmont stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Elkmont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elkmont city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.9
Elkmont's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elkmont costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elkmont, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$429
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Elkmont's violent crime rate is 82.9 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
82.9 /100k
Property Crime
707.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Elkmont is served primarily by Limestone County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 31.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Elkmont, AL
National Avg
School District
Limestone County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elkmont sees average highs of 51.9°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 55.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Elkmont's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elkmont roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,400 and median rent is $429/month.
Elkmont's violent crime rate is 82.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Elkmont are operated by Limestone County.
The district has 8 elementary, several middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 31.5:1. 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Elkmont, AL has a population of 321, a median household income of $42,917, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Elkmont averages 51.9°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.7 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elkmont, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35620.
The population of Elkmont, Alabama is 321 with a median age of 51.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elkmont: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $160,400, median household income $42,917, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elkmont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
