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Heath, AL

Town in Covington County, Alabama.

Population

267

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

300

ZIP codes

0

Heath and its ZIP codes

Full map

Heath at a glance

  • Heath is about 3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Covington County. PPP loans are for Heath.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,610

12,461 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,143

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$290M

FY 2026, $7,726 per person

Covington County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Heath, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

347

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

92

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 35°F

60.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Heath, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

15.7%

U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts

Smoking

16.2%

U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.8%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Heath

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AndalusiaCity3 mi19.8
GanttTown4.1 mi0.6
River FallsTown4.3 mi6.8
SanfordTown5.3 mi4.2
LibertyvilleTown7.3 mi0.5
CarolinaTown8.4 mi1.1
Red LevelTown9.1 mi1.9
BabbieTown9.4 mi11.5
Horn HillTown11 mi2.6
DozierTown12 mi3
OppCity13 mi23.7
OnychaTown14 mi0.8
KinstonTown20 mi4.9
McKenzieTown20 mi3.7
BrantleyTown20 mi3.1
ElbaCity24 mi15.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Heath, AL in?
Heath is in Covington County, Alabama.
What is the population of Heath, AL?
About 267 people live in Heath, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Heath?
Nearby places include Andalusia (3 mi), Gantt (4.1 mi), River Falls (4.3 mi), Sanford (5.3 mi), Libertyville (7.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023