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Heflin, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cleburne County County
Heflin, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Heflin a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $221,210. 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 2,375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 525% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,582/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.