Headland, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Henry County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,124
Population
169/sq mi density
$82,736
Median Income
$36,938 per capita
$190,700
Home Value
$232,745 Zillow
$793
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
183
Violent Crime/100K
1,393 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,736 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,700 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Headland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in |
Headland has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (2.7").