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Heflin, AL
City in Cleburne County, Alabama.
Population
3,467
Land area
16.1sq mi
People per sq mi
215
ZIP codes
0
Heflin and its ZIP codes
Heflin at a glance
- Heflin is about 2.1 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,711 a year, 27% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,700 (18% below Alabama) and median rent is $755 a month.
Local data for Heflin, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Heflin, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,711
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$755/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (761), Mexican Americans (81), Italian Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleburne County. PPP loans are for Heflin.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,862
2,830 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.4M
FY 2026, $6,538 per person
How people get to work
Heflin, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Heflin, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
248
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heflin, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Heflin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FruithurstTown | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| ChoccoloccoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 11.6 |
| Hollis CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 12.5 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.8 |
| AnnistonCity | 15 mi | 45.9 |
| RanburneTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Tallapoosa, GACity | 16 mi | 10 |
| DeltaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.8 |
| Morrison CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| Nances CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 16 mi | 10.9 |
| WeaverCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Hobson CityTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| SaksCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.2 |
| West End-Cobb TownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| EdwardsvilleTown | 18 mi | 16.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heflin, AL in?
- Heflin is in Cleburne County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Heflin, AL?
- About 3,467 people live in Heflin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heflin?
- Nearby places include Fruithurst (9.1 mi), Choccolocco (9.3 mi), Hollis Crossroads (9.8 mi), White Plains (11 mi), Anniston (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023