Alabama
Henagar is a small town in Alabama with a population of 2,554. Residents earn $44,922 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Henagar receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Henagar has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Henagar is $44,922, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Henagar is $118,100, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Henagar is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 43 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,750 per 100,000, near the national average.
7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Henagar enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,922 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,384 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,891 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,482 |
| County GDP | $3,061M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 134 |
| Retail | 256 |
| Manufacturing | 98 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.95% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $118,100 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,287 |
| Median List Price | $237,000 |
| Median List Price | $237,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $714 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.95% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.8% |
| Heart Disease | 8.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% |
| Depression | 29.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,969/100K |
| Exercise Access | 38.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Total Violent | 42.7/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 42.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,749.9/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 512.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,067.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 170.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.2 inches |
| 48% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,491 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 22.6 sq mi (58.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6306°N, 85.7309°W |
| County FIPS | 01049 |
Winner: Republican by 74 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.3% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Total Area | 22.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |