At a Glance
Median Income
$63,463
$48,139 per capita
Median Rent
$380/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.7% smoking rate
How Heath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heath a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heath residents earn a median household income of $63,463 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,139. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Education
10.3% of adults in Heath hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heath has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population238
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans36.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,463
Per Capita$48,139
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$1,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$380
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$166,314
Housing Units183
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation316 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Heath was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.