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Heath, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
238
Population
267/sq mi density
$63,463
Median Income
$48,139 per capita
$380
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
328
Violent Crime/100K
1,806 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,463 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Heath enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 316 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3448°N, 86.4691°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Covington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Heath has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.0").