At a Glance
Median Income
$42,813
$27,158 per capita
Home Value
$114,300
Zillow: $124,843
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
19.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heflin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $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 $124,843. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
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 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population215
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$124,843
Housing Units113
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death17,836/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
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
Broadband65.2%
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.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.