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Henagar, AL


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Henagar, Alabama

Henagar, Alabama, in De Kalb county, is 38 miles SW of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 98 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. About 2,400 people people live in Henagar.

The People and Families of Henagar

In Henagar, about 67% of adults are married. Homes in Henagar tend to contain married couples. The people of the town spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Henagar had a median family income of $34,469.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in Henagar than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Henagar Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Henagar, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Henagar, 95% of commuters drive to work. Henagar is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHenagar Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Henagar Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Henagar, AL

Comparing Henagar 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men24
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home69
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime46
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