Eclectic Alabama Mural, 2012
Eclectic’s story
147 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1879Eclectic is settled
EclecticAL
A town of 1,256, settled in 1879.
Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,256
2025 Census estimate · +5.8% since 2020
Typical home
$363K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
38.3
years
Jobs based here
513
Balanced
Is Eclectic a good place to live?
The best of Eclectic’s subject grades is an A for cost of living; the weakest is a C− for incomes. On hazard risk, just 11 of Alabama’s 308 towns do better. Eclectic’s property crime rate is 27.1 per 1,000 residents, where Alabama’s towns sit at 16.9 and U.S. towns at 9.9. Eclectic's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 86% of U.S. towns. Eclectic has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Eclectic stand out
Where Eclectic beats most towns.
A growing town
Eclectic has grown 26% since 2010
1,001 counted in 2010 and 1,193 in 2020; an estimated 1,256 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Eclectic grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Alabama), ordered by how far Eclectic is from typical.
Cost of livingAOpen →Jobs & income$50K median household incomeC−Open →SafetyC−Open →HealthElmore Community Hospital 10.5 miles awayCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5 of 20; 1.7% of households have no car; 2.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 35% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsC−Open →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life2.1 library visits per resident; 2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Eclectic: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eclectic, and how to reach them.
PowerCentral Alabama Electric Coop17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEclectic, Water Works & Sewer BoardNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Eclectic’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Alabama you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereElmore County Circuit ClerkElmore County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code3602436024 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eclectic.
HousingCost of living grade A
Eclectic’s typical home value is about $363K
The typical Eclectic home is worth about $363,000, up 5.6% in a year, 52% above the Alabama typical home.
$363KZillow home value
Typical home value
Eclectic$363K
Alabama$239K
Market temperature
51
days on market
100.4%
sale-to-list price
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB−
Eclectic’s public schools outperform 51% of Alabama districts
Its public schools are run by the Elmore County school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Elmore County High School, with 494 students.
51%of AL districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclectic Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 689 | A− |
| Elmore County High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 494 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduation
SafetyC−
Crime per resident in Eclectic is higher than in 78% of U.S. towns
At 4.1 per 1,000 residents, Eclectic’s violent crime rate is above both Alabama’s towns (2.9) and U.S. towns (1.6).
22%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Eclectic4.1
Alabama3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Eclectic27.1
Alabama15
U.S.15.5
22nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
33
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthC
On CDC estimates, Eclectic is less healthy than 67% of U.S. towns
Eclectic beats the Alabama average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 42% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Eclectic.
33%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Eclectic | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Eclectic | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.7% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8% | 9.6% |
Elmore Community Hospital
10.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Eclectic has mild winters and hot summers
Eclectic has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Eclectic is 91°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–59°
Spring51–76°
Summer68–90°
Fall53–76°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Eclectic faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 65% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
About one in three of Eclectic’s working residents commute to Montgomery
Most working residents leave Eclectic for work: only 4% work in town. Eclectic’s average trip to work is 32 minutes. Jobs based in Eclectic grew to 513 in 2023, 153 more than in 2013.
4%work in town
| Eclectic | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.1% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 16% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Eclectic4%
Montgomery34%
Tallassee9%
Wetumpka9%
Alexander City3%
21 mi
median commute distance
513
jobs based in Eclectic
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 35% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Alabama’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Alabama average. Eclectic has grown 5.8% since 2020, to 1,256 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 22% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Alabama.
38.3median age · AL 39.3
| Eclectic | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 23% | 29% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | 39.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 18% | 18% |
EclecticAlabamaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school43%
Some college18%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.5 points. Across Alabama, 51.4% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 91% are men (AL 50%).
| Eclectic | AL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.6% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.4% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.8% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.6% | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.7% | 7.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 42.8% | 30.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.3% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.4% | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.8% | 11.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 2,666 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Castleberry Park | — | 13 |
| 2. Aaron Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Eclectic
20pages on Eclectic
The big questions
SchoolsB−Beat 51% of AL districts · 3 schoolsSafetyC−4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than AL on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$363K typical home · up 5.6% in a yearWork & commuteC−$50K median household income · 513 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 35% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Eclectic; the nearest are
Faulkner UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Montgomery20.4 mi$23,920 tuitionCentral Alabama Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Alexander City20.4 mi$5,110 in-state tuitionAuburn University at MontgomeryUniversity or college · Public · Montgomery20.5 mi$9,700 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Eclectic residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
Small town
1,256 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Eclectic
Town in Alabama, United States
Eclectic is a town in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1907. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,193. It is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1907
- Area
- 4.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 581 ft
- ZIP code
- 36024
- Area code
- 334
Questions about Eclectic
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eclectic, AL expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.