The Town FilesElmore County, Alabama
89,526 people. The median home is worth $223,900 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $78,243.
Towns in Elmore County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook | 16,564 | $207,100 | $70,313 | 38.5 |
| Wetumpka | 7,220 | $203,900 | $57,763 | 36.1 |
| Redland | 5,106 | $317,100 | $130,278 | 40.1 |
| Holtville | 4,940 | $267,100 | $76,652 | 32.5 |
| Tallassee | 4,763 | $144,600 | $66,752 | 37.1 |
| Emerald Mountain | 3,310 | $321,300 | $123,347 | 41.6 |
People and housing
| Elmore County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,071 | $834 |
| Median household income | $78,243 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 39.5 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
21,539 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,014 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 580 storm events in Elmore County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Elmore County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).