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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 $221,210 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
2,375 Violent Crime/100K 7,582 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, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,375 violent crimes/100K (525% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Heflin enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation982 ft (299 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates33.6474°N, 85.5693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleburne County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience8.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 94 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 133 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 139 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 137 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 69 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 134 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 147 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 89 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 94 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 142 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 92 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 95 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 99 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 144 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 110 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 60 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 117 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 126 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 117 km
Aug 17, 1991 5 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 232 km
1995 Opal Category 1 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,508 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 91 km 25
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 79 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 85 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 54 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 73 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 89 km 0
May 19, 1973 EF4 93 km 0
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 88 km 10
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 95 km 3
May 1, 1953 EF4 58 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 50 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 35 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 17 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 11 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 20 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 45 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 10 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 21 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 18 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 16 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 15 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 37 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 10 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 56 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 43 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 7 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 42 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 19 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 7 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Heflin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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