Louisiana
Heflin is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 215. Residents earn $42,813 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Heflin receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Heflin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Heflin is $42,813, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 32.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 65 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Heflin is $114,300, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Heflin enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,813 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,158 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,245 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.3% |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $825M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.31% |
| Commute Time | 65.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $114,300 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $119,557 |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.31% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 17,836/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.7 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4591°N, 93.2731°W |
| County FIPS | 22013 |
Winner: Republican by 18 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 65.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |