Eclectic, Alabama
Eclectic is a town of 1,141 people in Elmore County, Alabama, founded in 1907.
Why visit Eclectic
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Eclectic
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eclectic
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 the Wikipedia article Eclectic, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
Cozumel Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
62 Claud Road, Eclectic
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
El Gran Rodeo
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
58 Kowaliga Road, Eclectic
Mo 11:00-22:00; Tu-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship7
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Eclectic Public Library
Library · 0.5 mi
50 Main Street, Eclectic
Mo-Tu 13:00-17:00; Th 13:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
History
Eclectic was founded by Dr. M. L. Fielder, a practitioner of eclectic medicine, hence the name. It has been noted on lists of unusual place names.
From the History section of Eclectic, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Eclectic
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 36°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 42°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 58°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 41°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 36°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Milstead (16 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Elmore County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2023-05-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-12-10: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sharpe Field (TGE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Tallassee 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Wetumpka 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Redland 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Blue Ridge 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Emerald Mountain 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Elmore 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Alexander City 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Dadeville 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Millbrook 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Montgomery 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eclectic, Alabama Downtown, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eclectic Alabama Mural, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eclectic Alabama Public Library, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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