Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Headland is a small city in Alabama with a population of 5,124. Residents earn $82,736 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Headland receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Headland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Headland is $82,736, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Headland is $190,700, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Headland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 63 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,552 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 82.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Headland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,736 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,938 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,085 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,092 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 420 |
| County GDP | $681M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,925 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.01% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $190,700 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,662 |
| Median List Price | $251,200 |
| Median List Price | $251,200 |
| $/Sq Ft | $141 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $793 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,925 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.01% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,894/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 18.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Total Violent | 62.9/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 62.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,551.7/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 293.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,111.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 146.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.7 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 30.3 sq mi (78.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3550°N, 85.3570°W |
| County FIPS | 01067 |
Winner: Republican by 50.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Total Area | 30.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |