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Headland, Alabama

Headland, Alabama, in Henry county, is 9 miles N of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 174 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is home to some 3,523 residents.

The People and Families of Headland

In Headland, about 55% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Headland than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Headland had a median family income of $42,150. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Headland.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Headland. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Headland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Headland was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Headland, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Headland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Headland Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 16%Headland Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Headland College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Headland Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Headland Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Headland, AL

Comparing Headland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity74
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime68
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