The Town FilesEclectic, Alabama
Town in Elmore County · population 1,193 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,800
- Household income
- $49,904
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 38.3
Eclectic is a town of 1,193 people in Elmore County, Alabama. The median home is worth $161,800, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 93% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 83% of Alabama towns, better for families than 81% of Alabama towns.
How Eclectic ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eclectic is worth $161,800, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $49,904, which is more affordable than 37% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $699 a month. 68.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eclectic | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $699 | $834 |
| Median household income | $49,904 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Eclectic
| People | Eclectic | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Eclectic
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 33.8°F. About 54.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eclectic since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 27, 2011 about 2.7 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 10, 2009.
Severe weather in Elmore County since 1996
Elmore County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Elmore County
Elmore County had 21,539 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,014 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Eclectic itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Eclectic
3 public schools with 1,631 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclectic Elementary School | PK-4 | 689 | 19.1 |
| Elmore County High School | 9-12 | 494 | 19.0 |
| Eclectic Middle School | 5-8 | 448 | 19.5 |
Towns near Eclectic
- Tallassee, AL11.4 mi · 4,763 people · home $144,600
- Wetumpka, AL11.7 mi · 7,220 people · home $203,900
- Redland, AL12.5 mi · 5,106 people · home $317,100
- Blue Ridge, AL12.8 mi · 1,485 people · home $314,900
- Emerald Mountain, AL13.7 mi · 3,310 people · home $321,300
- Reeltown, AL13.7 mi · 794 people · home $114,200
- Our Town, AL14.6 mi · 605 people · home —
- Holtville, AL16.7 mi · 4,940 people · home $267,100
Eclectic questions
Is Eclectic, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eclectic scores better for retirees than 83% of Alabama towns and quieter than 93%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Eclectic?
The median owner-occupied home in Eclectic is valued at $161,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,904, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $699 a month.
What is the weather like in Eclectic?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Eclectic get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eclectic since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)