Elmore is a small town of 1,573 in Alabama, with a median household income of $29,946
and a 11.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elmore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Elmore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elmore 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: 90.8
Elmore's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elmore costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elmore, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$901
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,946
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Elmore's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
174.9 /100k
Property Crime
1562.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Elmore is served primarily by JF Ingram State Technical College.
Metric
Elmore, AL
National Avg
School District
JF Ingram State Technical College
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elmore sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 93.7°F in July,
with 59.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Elmore's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elmore roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,300 and median rent is $901/month.
Elmore's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1562.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Elmore are operated by JF Ingram State Technical College.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Elmore, AL has a population of 1,573, a median household income of $29,946, and an unemployment rate of 11.9%.
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.
Elmore averages 59.8°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.3 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elmore, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36025.
The population of Elmore, Alabama is 1,573 with a median age of 29.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elmore: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $96,300, median household income $29,946, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elmore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
