EclecticAL
A town of 1,141, settled in 1907. A typical home worth about $365K.
What makes Eclectic stand out
The 3 things Eclectic does most differently from other towns.
Eclectic has grown 19.2% since 2010
1,001 people in 2010; 1,141 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Eclectic’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Graysen ScanlanSports Illustrated · Oct 1
- Elmore County vs Beauregard - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/01/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Game Recap: Varsity Football Charles Henderson High School vs. Elmore County High SchoolNFHS Network · Sep 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eclectic. Another town gets a different order.
A typical Eclectic home is worth about $365K
The typical Eclectic home is worth about $365,000, up 5.1% in a year, 51% above the Alabama typical home.
Typical home value
Less crime per resident than 23% of U.S. towns
Eclectic reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 77% report less. Within Alabama, it does better than 46% of towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Eclectic beats the Alabama average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| 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% |
Mild winters, hot summers
Eclectic has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Eclectic
Most working residents leave Eclectic for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Montgomery (34%), Tallassee (9%) and Wetumpka (9%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Eclectic’s public schools outperform 62% of Alabama districts
The public schools Eclectic’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 62% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclectic Elementary School | PK–4 | 689 | A− |
| Eclectic Middle School | 5–8 | 468 | B+ |
| Elmore County High School | 9–12 | 494 | B+ |
0% of Eclectic is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Castleberry Park | — | 13 |
| 2. Aaron Park | — | 8 |
1,141 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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.
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- Established
- 1907
- Population
- 1,193
- Area
- 4.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 581 ft
- ZIP code
- 36024
- Area code
- 334