At a Glance
Median Income
$44,922
$22,384 per capita
Home Value
$118,100
Zillow: $201,272
Median Rent
$714/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
910/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
23.4% smoking rate
How Henagar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Henagar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Henagar a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Henagar residents earn a median household income of $44,922 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,384. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,482 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henagar is $118,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,272. Median rent is $714/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Henagar reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 910/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Henagar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henagar has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
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 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,554
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,922
Per Capita$22,384
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$3,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,100
Rent$714
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$201,272
Housing Units989
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property910/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death11,969/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,491 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Henagar was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.