About Elkmont
Elkmont, AL is a tiny community located in northern Alabama with an estimated population of 444.
Elkmont holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.64 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 271 residents per square mile.
📰 Elkmont News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elkmont Unique
- The only place in America named Elkmont — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Elkmont
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Elkmont
- Donna's Barn and Cafe
- Gin House Barbeque
- The Red Caboose Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- L&N Red Caboose · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elkmont
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elkmont
- Elkmont Elementary School
- Elkmont High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.