The Town FilesElkton, Tennessee
City in Giles County · population 545 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $202,600
- Household income
- $66,944
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 47.3
Elkton is a city of 545 people in Giles County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $202,600, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Tennessee towns, hipper than 86% of Tennessee towns, better for young professionals than 81% of Tennessee towns.
How Elkton ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Elkton is worth $202,600, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $66,944, which is more affordable than 76% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elkton | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,600 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $950 | $863 |
| Median household income | $66,944 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Elkton
| People | Elkton | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 1.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 31.8% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 88.2% |
Weather in Elkton
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 29.9°F. About 55.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elkton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 8, 2024 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 29, 2011.
Severe weather in Giles County since 1996
Giles County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4792: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Giles County
Giles County had 9,906 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,003 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Elkton itself the ACS puts it at 11.8%.
Towns near Elkton
- Ardmore, TN4.8 mi · 1,217 people · home $168,100
- Ardmore, AL6.4 mi · 1,321 people · home $216,600
- Pulaski, TN11.9 mi · 8,397 people · home $194,400
- Minor Hill, TN15.0 mi · 504 people · home $172,900
- Harvest, AL16.3 mi · 5,893 people · home $281,300
- Park City, TN17.7 mi · 2,422 people · home $216,700
- Fayetteville, TN19.8 mi · 7,068 people · home $230,800
- Athens, AL19.9 mi · 25,406 people · home $270,000
Elkton questions
Is Elkton, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elkton scores better for retirees than 42% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 80%. 10.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Elkton?
The median owner-occupied home in Elkton is valued at $202,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,944, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Elkton?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Elkton get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elkton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2024. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)