Living in Elmore County, Alabama

Elmore County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 81,468, part of the Montgomery, AL MSA metro area. The main communities are Prattville, Wetumpka, Coosada.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,307/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $250K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Elmore County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.