The Town FilesWetumpka, Alabama
City in Elmore County · population 7,220 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,900
- Household income
- $57,763
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 36.1
Wetumpka is a city of 7,220 people in Elmore County, Alabama. The median home is worth $203,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 84% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 74% of Alabama towns.
How Wetumpka ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wetumpka is worth $203,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $57,763, which is more affordable than 23% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,140 a month. 62.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wetumpka | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,140 | $834 |
| Median household income | $57,763 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Wetumpka
| People | Wetumpka | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Wetumpka
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wetumpka since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 27, 2011 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 74 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 11, 2007.
Severe weather in Elmore County since 1996
Elmore County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Elmore County
Elmore County had 21,539 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,014 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Wetumpka itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Wetumpka
7 public schools with 4,079 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | 9-12 | 1,225 | 19.1 |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | PK-4 | 880 | 18.0 |
| Redland Elementary School | PK-6 | 725 | 19.6 |
| Wetumpka Middle School | 5-8 | 672 | 18.2 |
| Redland Middle School | 5-8 | 577 | 19.9 |
| Tutwiler Prison | Other | — | — |
| Elmore County Technical Center | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Wetumpka
- Redland, AL5.5 mi · 5,106 people · home $317,100
- Emerald Mountain, AL9.2 mi · 3,310 people · home $321,300
- Holtville, AL9.4 mi · 4,940 people · home $267,100
- Millbrook, AL10.2 mi · 16,564 people · home $207,100
- Montgomery, AL13.9 mi · 200,603 people · home $161,900
- Pine Level, AL14.7 mi · 4,885 people · home $240,300
- Prattville, AL15.6 mi · 37,781 people · home $214,600
- Tallassee, AL18.3 mi · 4,763 people · home $144,600
Wetumpka questions
Is Wetumpka, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wetumpka scores better for retirees than 45% of Alabama towns and quieter than 29%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Wetumpka?
The median owner-occupied home in Wetumpka is valued at $203,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,763, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,140 a month.
What is the weather like in Wetumpka?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Wetumpka get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wetumpka since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)