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Heflin, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bienville Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
215 Population 113/sq mi density
$42,813 Median Income $27,158 per capita
$114,300 Home Value $119,557 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 418 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Heflin, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,813
43% below
$27,158 per capita
Home Value
$114,300
59% below
Zillow: $119,557
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
418/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

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
57%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
260%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Heflin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Heflin residents earn a median household income of $42,813 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,158. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Heflin is $114,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,557. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Heflin reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 418/100K.

Education

12.6% of adults in Heflin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Heflin has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population215
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,813
Per Capita$27,158
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,300
Rent
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$119,557
Housing Units113
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property418/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death17,836/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation249 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute65 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Heflin was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.