Elba is a city in and the county seat of Coffee County, Alabama, United States. It is the official seat, although there are two county courthouses, with the other one being located in the city of Enterprise. At the time of the 2020 US Census, Elba's population was 3,508. Elba is part of the Enterprise micropolitan statistical area.

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How Elba ranks

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#18Cheapest rent in AL #20Most affordable in AL #23Lowest property tax in AL All AL rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code36323

Area code334

Living in Elba

Housing in Elba

$133K▲ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Elba home is worth about $133,000, up 0.8% in a year, 45% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Elba

Safety Grade D

Elba reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 88% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Elba 3.4

Alabama 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Elba 24.5

Alabama 15

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Elba

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Most working residents leave Elba for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Enterprise (13%), Dothan (6%) and Troy (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Enterprise

13%

Dothan

Troy

Opp

17%Work in townlive and work in Elba 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,200Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Elba →

Health in Elba

Health Grade D

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Alabama

18worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.5%More adults with COPDAL 8% · worse 5.8%More adults who have had a strokeAL 4.1% · worse 21.6%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse

Care nearby

Mizell Memorial HospitalOpp · 13.6 mi · ER

Enterprise Children's Center and Family MedicineEnterprise · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Elba · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elba →

Natural hazards in Elba

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

426Does Elba flood?paid flood claims since 1979 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Elba

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Elba →

Climate in Elba

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Elba has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 39°Winter

78° / 53°Spring

91° / 69°Summer

79° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Elba get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 21, with the last in spring around Mar 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Elba →

Schools in Elba

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School Grade C

The public schools Elba’s kids attend trail 73% of Alabama’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictElba CitySchools3

Elba Elementary School B-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 379 students Elba High School C-High · Grades 7–12 · 224 students The Elba Career AcademyHigh · Grades 7–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.