Heflin, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 3,455 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +15.1%
 
Males: 1,670  (48.3%)
Females: 1,785  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

41.4 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 36264.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,337 (it was $28,398 in 2000)
Heflin:

$45,337
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,917 (it was $15,452 in 2000)

Heflin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $179,175 (it was $71,300 in 2000)
Heflin:

$179,175
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $211,048; detached houses: $230,565; mobile homes: $41,358

Median gross rent in 2022: $710.

March 2022 cost of living index in Heflin: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.5%
(16.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 81.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Heflin, AL (2022)
    • 3,06688.3%White alone
    • 1815.2%Two or more races
    • 1725.0%Black alone
    • 481.4%Hispanic
    • 130.4%American Indian alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 22 registered sex offenders living in Heflin, Alabama as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Heflin is 159 to 1.


Crime rates in Heflin by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(27.9)
1
(28.7)
1
(28.6)
0
(0.0)
3
(87.0)
5
(142.3)
3
(85.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
2
(55.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(28.6)
2
(57.8)
1
(29.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(28.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.4)
2
(58.8)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
10
(279.1)
11
(316.1)
9
(257.4)
16
(462.0)
15
(434.9)
5
(142.3)
1
(28.4)
7
(199.9)
1
(28.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
5
(147.1)
5
(147.1)
2
(58.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
16
(446.6)
13
(373.6)
35
(1,001)
18
(519.8)
9
(260.9)
20
(569.2)
5
(141.8)
3
(85.7)
2
(57.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.2)
4
(117.6)
15
(441.2)
9
(264.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
73
(2,037)
50
(1,437)
86
(2,459)
67
(1,935)
50
(1,450)
31
(882.2)
9
(255.3)
6
(171.4)
1
(28.8)
1
(29.3)
0
(0.0)
12
(352.9)
30
(882.4)
21
(617.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
13
(362.8)
4
(114.9)
8
(228.8)
1
(28.9)
11
(318.9)
3
(85.4)
2
(56.7)
1
(28.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
5
(147.1)
25
(735.3)
9
(264.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(57.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(56.9)
1
(28.4)
1
(28.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index236.7179.0269.7225.8267.0224.298.463.710.91.22.072.4172.176.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Heflin, AL

Crime rate in Heflin detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.24
Alabama average:

2.40
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Ancestries: American (34.4%), English (19.5%), Irish (10.7%), Turkish (7.8%), European (5.4%), Scandinavian (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 977 feet

Land area: 11.8 square miles.

Population density: 292 people per square mile   (very low).

Heflin, Alabama map

12 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Alabama:

3.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $695 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $443 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Marietta, GA (63.6 miles , pop. 58,748).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (68.3 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (578.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Edwardsville, AL (2.5 miles),
Choccolocco, AL (2.8 miles ),
Hollis Crossroads, AL (3.0 miles ),
Fruithurst, AL (3.3 miles ),
Anniston, AL (3.8 miles ),
Blue Mountain, AL (3.9 miles ),
Folsom, AL (3.9 miles ),
Oxford, AL (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 33.64 N, Longitude: 85.58 W

Area code: 256

Distribution of median household income in Heflin, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Heflin, AL in 2022
Heflin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2010: 8 buildings, average cost: $165,200
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $165,200
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $165,200
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $24,300
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $74,500
  • 2000: 11 buildings, average cost: $108,900
  • 1999: 12 buildings, average cost: $108,900
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $76,100
  • 1997: 15 buildings, average cost: $53,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Heflin, AL residents
Average permit cost in Heflin, AL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Alabama:

2.6%
Historical population in Heflin, AL
Historical housing units in Heflin, AL

Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.0%).
Most common industries in Heflin, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Apparel (6.4%)
  • Food (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Food (8.5%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
  • Apparel (4.1%)
  • Truck transportation (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.4%)
  • Health care (14.9%)
  • Apparel (9.4%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Heflin, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.7%)
  • Cashiers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)

Average climate in Heflin, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Heflin-area historical tornado activity is near Alabama state average. It is 111% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.4 miles away from the Heflin city center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/1/1953, a category F4 tornado 25.7 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Heflin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 58.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 97.8 miles away from Heflin center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 58.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 178.7 miles away from Heflin center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 200.3 miles away from Heflin center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 130.0 miles away from Heflin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cleburne County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 6, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Heflin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Heflin:

  • CLEBURNE COUNTY NURSING HOME (122 BROCKFORD ROAD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Heflin:

  • NHC HEALTHCARE, ANNISTON (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ANNISTON, AL)
  • RAI EAST 11TH ST ANNISTON (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; ANNISTON, AL)
  • NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MED CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; ANNISTON, AL)
  • NEW BEACON OF ANNISTON (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ANNISTON, AL)
  • RAI-SNOW ST-OXFORD (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; OXFORD, AL)
  • JACKSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, AL)
  • COUNTRYSIDE HOSPICE CARE INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; ANNISTON, AL)

Amtrak station near Heflin:

  • 15 miles: ANNISTON (126 W.4TH ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Heflin:

  • Jacksonville State University (about 17 miles; Jacksonville, AL; Full-time enrollment: 7,566)
  • West Georgia Technical College (about 24 miles; Waco, GA; FT enrollment: 4,768)
  • University of West Georgia (about 29 miles; Carrollton, GA; FT enrollment: 10,358)
  • Gadsden State Community College (about 34 miles; Gadsden, AL; FT enrollment: 4,650)
  • Southern Union State Community College (about 36 miles; Wadley, AL; FT enrollment: 4,120)
  • Georgia Highlands College (about 43 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 4,071)
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College (about 47 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 4,629)

Public high schools in Heflin:

Public elementary/middle schools in Heflin:

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Libraries in Heflin:

  • CHEAHA REGIONAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $124,377; Location: 935 COLEMAN STREET; 21,770 books; 135 e-books; 2,840 audio materials; 219 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 81 state licensed databases; 3 print serial subscriptions)
  • HEFLIN - LUCILE L. MORGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $33,891; Location: 541 ROSS STREET; 15,927 books; 495 audio materials; 538 video materials; 81 state licensed databases; 22 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Heflin: Heflin City Hall (A), Cleburne County Courthouse (B), Shoal Creek Ranger District Office (C), Heflin Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Heflin include: Mount Olive Baptist Church (A), Heflin African Methodist Episcopal Church (B), New Harmony Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: New Harmony Cemetery (1), Heflin Cemetery (2), Black Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Lake Heflin (A), Cahulga Creek Lake Number 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rocky Branch (A), Town Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Heflin: Tiger Stadium (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Emerald Triangle Commision (8595 Highway 431), The Trading Center (Tours & Charters; 6185 CountyRoad -13 West).

Hotels: Heflin Howard Johnson Express Inn (RR 2 Box 44T), Howard Johnson (1957 Almon Street), The Trading Center (6185 CountyRoad -13 West).

Birthplace of: Paul D. Adams - General officer, Charlie Brown (defensive back) - Football player.

Cleburne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Heflin that have no violations reported:

  • HEFLIN WATER WORKS (Population served: 8,607, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
  • CLEBURNE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY (Population served: 7,200, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.8%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.9%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
91 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
77 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
74 people in nursing homes in 2000
26 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Heflin (2011 data):

  • Metro Bank: Heflin Branch at 1022 Coleman St, branch established on 2002/01/02. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $627.7 mil, Deposits: $557.5 mil, headquarters in Pell City, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Heflin Branch at 835 Ross Street, branch established on 1905/02/02. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • First Bank: Branch at 8569 Us Highway 431, branch established on 2005/01/03. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $67.5 mil, Deposits: $60.8 mil, headquarters in Wadley, AL, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Peoples Independent Bancshares, Inc.
  • Small Town Bank: Heflin Branch at 654 Ross Street, branch established on 2007/04/17. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $236.7 mil, Deposits: $196.0 mil, headquarters in Wedowee, AL, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: East Alabama Financial Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Heflin:

Marital status in Heflin, AL
  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 49.2%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 15.9%

For population 25 years and over in Heflin:

  • High school or higher: 87.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Alabama average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Heflin
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Heflin, AL (based on Cleburne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,43548
Mainline Protestant84417
Black Protestant1831
Other1-
None3,509-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Cleburne County:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

3.40 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.1%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.3%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.2%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Heflin:

50.8%
State:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Heflin:

47.0%
State:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Heflin:

29.2
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Heflin:

22.7%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Heflin:

12.4%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.5%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
Heflin:

55.2%
State:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.0%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Heflin, AL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 11$39,859$43,4830$0
Parks and Recreation 5$14,977$35,9450$0
Streets and Highways 4$11,178$33,5340$0
Other and Unallocable 3$9,008$36,0320$0
Financial Administration 2$5,593$33,5580$0
Police - Other 1$2,192$26,3040$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$5,692
Totals for Government 26$82,808$38,2197$5,692

Heflin government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $903,000 ($261.36)
    Parks and Recreation: $506,000 ($146.45)
    Regular Highways: $447,000 ($129.38)
    Central Staff Services: $343,000 ($99.28)
    Solid Waste Management: $185,000 ($53.55)
    General - Other: $142,000 ($41.10)
    Local Fire Protection: $118,000 ($34.15)
    Financial Administration: $110,000 ($31.84)
    Health - Other: $54,000 ($15.63)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $20,000 ($5.79)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $308,000 ($89.15)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $122,000 ($35.31)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($4.92)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $863,000 ($249.78)

Heflin government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $211,000 ($61.07)
    Parks and Recreation: $126,000 ($36.47)
    Other: $79,000 ($22.87)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $21,000 ($6.08)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $42,000 ($12.16)
    Sale of Property: $31,000 ($8.97)
    Rents: $21,000 ($6.08)
    General Revenue - Other: $13,000 ($3.76)
    Interest Earnings: $12,000 ($3.47)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $170,000 ($49.20)
    Other: $67,000 ($19.39)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,339,000 ($387.55)
    Other License: $610,000 ($176.56)
    Property: $455,000 ($131.69)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $141,000 ($40.81)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $49,000 ($14.18)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $27,000 ($7.81)
    Motor Vehicle License: $21,000 ($6.08)
    Other: $3,000 ($0.87)

Heflin government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,805,000 ($1101.30)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,335,000 ($965.27)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $470,000 ($136.03)

Heflin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $281,000 ($81.33)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,022,000 ($295.80)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $44,000 ($12.74)
Businesses in Heflin, AL
NameCountNameCount
Chevrolet1Hardee's1
Ford1Subway1
H&R Block1U-Haul1

Strongest AM radio stations in Heflin:

  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHMA (1390 AM; 5 kW; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: CASEY NETWORK, LLC)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Heflin:

  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WCKS (102.7 FM; FRUITHURST, AL; Owner: WCKS, INC.)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W269AX (101.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WJCK (88.3 FM; PIEDMONT, AL; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WASZ (95.5 FM; ASHLAND, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTDR (92.7 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: JACOBS BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WPIL (91.7 FM; HEFLIN, AL; Owner: JIMMY JARRELL COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WBTR-FM (92.1 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WYAI, INC.)
  • WELR-FM (102.3 FM; ROANOKE, AL; Owner: EAGLE'S NEST, INC.)
  • WSSY-FM (97.5 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: GREAT SOUTH RFDC, LLC)
  • WGRW (90.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WORD WORKS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Heflin:

  • WCIQ (Channel 7; MOUNT CHEAHA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • W29AO (Channel 29; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WBRC LICENSE, INC.)
  • WJXS-CA (Channel 24; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
Heflin fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Heflin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 71Number of bridges
  • 807ft / 246mTotal length
  • $76,932,000Total costs
  • 410,326Total average daily traffic
  • 153,185Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Heflin, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 91940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 201970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 152000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Heflin, AL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Heflin)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

162 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Heflin, AL)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

51 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Heflin)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH B300 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 19, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-6 SERIES (550 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 850D, N850D, N-850D, Serial Number: FL-70, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 01/20/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 02/27/2003
    Registrant (LLC): Talfin Leasing LLC, 1226 County Road 11, Heflin, AL 36264
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9984A, N9984A, N-9984A, Serial Number: 19556, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 12/31/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 10/31/2018
    Registrant (Individual): David G Sims, 11529 County Road 49, Heflin, AL 36264
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11307, N11307, N-11307, Serial Number: 15075316, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 10/24/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 11/19/1990
    Registrant (Individual): William W Hodge, 121 Bennett St, Heflin, AL 36264
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/09/2018

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 40. The highest number of fires - 85 took place in 2010, and the least - 3 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Heflin, AL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.7%), and Structure Fires (29.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Heflin, AL
    • 26443.7%Outside Fires
    • 17629.1%Structure Fires
    • 13722.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 274.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Heflin, AL
Most common first names in Heflin, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James9273.2 years
William8773.5 years
John6574.4 years
Mary4374.1 years
Annie3475.0 years
Robert3370.2 years
Thomas3174.7 years
Henry2679.4 years
George2679.5 years
Willie2474.6 years
Most common last names in Heflin, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith7071.7 years
Johnson5275.8 years
White4876.8 years
Turner4374.3 years
Fordham2673.8 years
Brown2573.3 years
Rollins2473.4 years
Cavender2277.0 years
Edwards2180.9 years
Jones2177.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Heflin, AL
  • 64.8%Electricity
  • 12.7%Utility gas
  • 12.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.5%Other fuel
  • 0.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Heflin, AL
  • 71.7%Electricity
  • 23.8%Utility gas
  • 4.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Heflin compared to Alabama state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 8 other airmen in this city.
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