Heflin, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cleburne County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,462 Population 215/sq mi density
$46,569 Median Income $29,448 per capita
$155,800 Home Value $237,011 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
142 Violent Crime/100K 821 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,569 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Heflin, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,569
38% below
$29,448 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
45% below
Zillow: $237,011
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Heflin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Heflin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
55%
Rent
64%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Heflin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Heflin residents earn a median household income of $46,569 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,448. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 289 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Heflin is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,011. Median rent is $739/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Heflin reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 821/100K.

Education

23.2% of adults in Heflin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Heflin has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,462
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,569
Per Capita$29,448
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$464M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$739
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$237,011
Housing Units1,399
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property821/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation982 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute33 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Heflin was founded in 1882.
The median home in Heflin was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.