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Elrod, AL

Elrod, AL.

Population: 1,211 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elrod, AL is $174,500. Homes sell for a median $475,000 after a median 48 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,500

Median home value

48

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,500
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+143.6%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
110
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,894
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,056

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
North Pickens Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MARY S HARPER GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY CENTER, TUSCALOOSA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-375 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.7%
Median annual property tax
$514
Households with broadband internet
53.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,219
Average weekly wage
$1,061
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
226

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ElrodState medianUS median
Median sale price$475,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market48 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$514$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Elrod, AL?
$174,500.
What is the median sale price in Elrod, AL?
$475,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elrod, AL?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Elrod, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,048/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elrod, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Elrod, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Elrod, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elrod, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elrod, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Elrod, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elrod, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elrod, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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