The Town FilesHeflin, Alabama
City in Cleburne County · population 3,431 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,700
- Household income
- $46,711
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 44.7
Heflin is a city of 3,431 people in Cleburne County, Alabama. The median home is worth $171,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 87% of Alabama towns, quieter than 79% of Alabama towns.
How Heflin ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Heflin is worth $171,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $46,711, which is more affordable than 17% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $755 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Heflin | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $755 | $834 |
| Median household income | $46,711 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Heflin
| People | Heflin | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Heflin
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 57.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heflin since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 25, 2008 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 25, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 21, 2018.
Severe weather in Cleburne County since 1996
Cleburne County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2017 | Hurricane | EM-3389: Hurricane Irma |
Jobs and pay in Cleburne County
Cleburne County had 2,721 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,823 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Heflin itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Heflin
6 public schools with 1,382 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County High School | 8-12 | 548 | 18.3 |
| Cleburne County Elementary School | PK-4 | 380 | 15.8 |
| Cleburne County Middle School | 5-7 | 254 | 19.5 |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | PK-6 | 200 | 14.3 |
| Cleburne County Alternative School | 6-12 | — | — |
| Cleburne County Career Technical School | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Heflin
- Choccolocco, AL8.1 mi · 2,838 people · home $262,900
- Anniston, AL14.0 mi · 21,564 people · home $158,800
- Jacksonville, AL15.5 mi · 14,385 people · home $185,500
- Weaver, AL15.8 mi · 3,339 people · home $162,300
- Saks, AL16.9 mi · 9,956 people · home $116,400
- Tallapoosa, GA17.3 mi · 3,227 people · home $185,100
- Oxford, AL17.6 mi · 22,069 people · home $170,900
- West End-Cobb Town, AL17.7 mi · 3,128 people · home $83,900
Heflin questions
Is Heflin, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Heflin scores better for retirees than 87% of Alabama towns and quieter than 79%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.7).
How much does a house cost in Heflin?
The median owner-occupied home in Heflin is valued at $171,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,711, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $755 a month.
What is the weather like in Heflin?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Heflin get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heflin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 25, 2008. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)