Heath, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 238 (55% urban, 45% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.4%
 
Males: 152  (63.9%)
Females: 86  (36.1%)
Median resident age:

57.9 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 36420.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,923 (it was $19,375 in 2000)
Heath:

$60,923
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,963 (it was $14,325 in 2000)

Heath town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,788 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Heath:

$86,788
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $116,499; detached houses: $173,736; mobile homes: $57,074

Median gross rent in 2022: $373.

March 2022 cost of living index in Heath: 72.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.4%
(25.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.2% for Black residents, 40.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Heath, AL (2022)
    • 23989.8%White alone
    • 155.6%Black alone
    • 51.9%Hispanic
    • 31.1%Asian alone
    • 10.4%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (8.5%), Scottish (4.6%), English (3.1%), German (2.3%), Polish (1.5%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 361 feet

Land area: 0.91 square miles.

Population density: 262 people per square mile   (very low).

Heath, Alabama map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.1%
Alabama:

3.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Heath town:

0.4% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dothan, AL (63.5 miles , pop. 57,737).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (70.3 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (542.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Andalusia, AL (1.8 miles ),
Gantt, AL (1.9 miles ),
River Falls, AL (2.0 miles ),
Rosehill-Gantt, AL (2.3 miles ),
Sanford, AL (2.5 miles ),
Libertyville, AL (2.8 miles),
Red Level, AL (3.0 miles ),
Carolina, AL (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 31.36 N, Longitude: 86.47 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 334

Distribution of median household income in Heath, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Heath, AL in 2022
Heath satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Alabama:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +67 (+36.8%).
Most common industries in Heath, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (16.7%)
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.0%)
  • Food (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (19.0%)
  • Management of companies & enterprises (7.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.8%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Fuel dealers (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (14.3%)
  • Public administration (11.9%)
  • Food (9.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.1%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.1%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Heath, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (14.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.0%)
  • Cashiers (6.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.5%)
  • Carpenters (9.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (19.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.9%)
  • Cashiers (11.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Registered nurses (7.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.1%)

Average climate in Heath, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Heath-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 43% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/2007, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.0 miles away from the Heath town center killed 9 people and injured 50 people and caused $250 million in damages.

On 4/18/1969, a category F4 tornado 34.0 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Heath-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 35% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 50.1 miles away from Heath 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 148.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 222.3 miles away from Heath center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 123.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 181.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2020 at 15:07:53, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 48.6 miles away from the city 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 Covington County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 13, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 5, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Heath topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Heath:

  • COMFORT CARE HOSPICE OF ANDALUSIS (Hospital, about 3 miles away; ANDALUSIA, AL)
  • WIREGRASS HOSPICE ANDALUSIA (Hospital, about 3 miles away; ANDALUSIA, AL)
  • MID-SOUTH HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; ANDALUSIA, AL)
  • RENAL TREATMENT CENTERS SOUTHEAST LP (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; ANDALUSIA, AL)
  • ANDALUSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; ANDALUSIA, AL)
  • COUNTRYSIDE HOSPICE CARE INC (Hospital, about 5 miles away; ANDALUSIA, AL)
  • ANDALUSIA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; ANDALUSIA, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Heath:

  • Enterprise State Community College (about 38 miles; Enterprise, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,101)
  • Troy University (about 44 miles; Troy, AL; FT enrollment: 16,148)
  • Northwest Florida State College (about 57 miles; Niceville, FL; FT enrollment: 5,052)
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan (about 60 miles; Dothan, AL; FT enrollment: 3,611)
  • Alabama State University (about 71 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 5,457)
  • The University of West Florida (about 72 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 10,240)
  • Auburn University at Montgomery (about 73 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Heath Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Heath: Bethany Missionary Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Covington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.7%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.9%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Heath:

Marital status in Heath, AL
  • Never married: 50.2%
  • Now married: 29.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

For population 25 years and over in Heath:

  • High school or higher: 93.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Heath, AL (based on Covington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant20,052103
Mainline Protestant2,09313
Black Protestant6776
Catholic2911
Other2733
None14,379-
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: 9
Here:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Covington County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Here:

7.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Covington County:

6.50 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Covington County:

12.8%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Covington County:

31.6%
State:

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

5.7%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.0%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Heath:

49.0%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Heath:

29.1
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Heath:

18.9%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.6%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
Heath:

37.1%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
Heath:

57.7%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Heath:

78.7%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Heath, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 7$908
Totals for Government 0$0 7$908

Strongest AM radio stations in Heath:

  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WOPP (1290 AM; 2 kW; OPP, AL; Owner: E. & R BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAMI (860 AM; 1 kW; OPP, AL; Owner: THE OPP BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WQLS (1200 AM; 10 kW; OZARK, AL; Owner: STYLES BROADCASTING OF DOTHAN, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZEP (1460 AM; 10 kW; DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL; Owner: WALTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJSB (1050 AM; 5 kW; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTBF (970 AM; 5 kW; TROY, AL; Owner: TROY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Heath:

  • W218AO (91.5 FM; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSTF (91.5 FM; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY CHRISTIAN EDUC. RADIO,INC)
  • WFXX (107.7 FM; GEORGIANA, AL; Owner: JEFFREY K. HAYNES)
  • WAAO-FM (103.7 FM; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: COMPANION BROADCASTING SERVICE, LLC)
  • WPGG (93.3 FM; EVERGREEN, AL; Owner: GULF COAST BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC)
  • WKMX (106.7 FM; ENTERPRISE, AL; Owner: WKMX, INC.)
  • WTKE (98.1 FM; HOLT, FL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQLD (104.3 FM; LUVERNE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZHT (105.7 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAMI-FM (102.3 FM; OPP, AL; Owner: THE OPP BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDJR (96.9 FM; ENTERPRISE, AL; Owner: GULF SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZTZ (101.1 FM; ELBA, AL; Owner: ELBA RADIO COMPANY)
  • WRJM-FM (93.7 FM; GENEVA, AL; Owner: STAGE DOOR DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • WZNS (96.5 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJIF (91.9 FM; OPP, AL; Owner: OPP EDUCATIONAL B/CNG FOUNDATION)
  • W207BK (89.3 FM; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Heath:

  • W19BV (Channel 19; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: LOFLIN CHILDREN'S TRUST - FOUR)
  • W36BQ (Channel 36; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: LOFLIN CHILDREN'S TRUST - FOUR)
  • W40BE (Channel 40; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: DAVID M. LOFLIN)
  • W49BM (Channel 49; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: DAVID M. LOFLIN)
  • W57CC (Channel 57; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: LOFLIN CHILDREN'S TRUST - FOUR)
  • W59CQ (Channel 59; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: LOFLIN CHILDREN'S TRUST - FOUR)
  • W65CW (Channel 65; ANDALUSIA, AL; Owner: DAVID M. LOFLIN)
  • WDIQ (Channel 2; DOZIER, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WRJM-TV (Channel 67; TROY, AL; Owner: JOSIE PARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSFA (Channel 12; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WCOV-TV (Channel 20; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: WOODS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTVY (Channel 4; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WAKA (Channel 8; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)

Heath fatal accident list:

May 13, 2016 07:10 PM, Us-Sr 15, Lee Lane, Lat: 31.356478, Lon: -86.470100, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 16, 1989 10:10 PM, Sr15, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 2
Dec 17, 1988 12:55 AM, Sr15, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Nov 11, 1983 04:20 PM, 29, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Jul 19, 1978 06:10 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.8mTotal length
  • $718,000Total costs
  • 160Total average daily traffic
  • 230Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Edward G Roach, Highway 29 North (Lat: 31.384500 Lon: -86.468167), Type: 97.5, Overall height: 92.3 m, Registrant: Sba Properties, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Highway 29 North (Lat: 31.384500 Lon: -86.468167), Type: 97.5, Overall height: 92.3 m, Registrant: Sba Properties, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Highway 29 North (Lat: 31.384278 Lon: -86.468139), Type: 97.8, Overall height: 92.3 m, Registrant: Sba Properties, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Highway 29 North (Lat: 31.384278 Lon: -86.468139), Type: 97.8, Overall height: 92.3 m, Registrant: Sba Properties, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Highway 29 North (Lat: 31.384278 Lon: -86.468139), Type: 97.8, Overall height: 92.3 m, Registrant: Sba Towers, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Richard J Spurlin, Highway 29 North (Lat: 31.384500 Lon: -86.468167), Type: 97.5, Overall height: 92.3 m, Registrant: S&p Communications LLC, Spcomm@oppcatv.Com, , Opp, Phone: (334) 493-6729

  • Edward G Roach, Highway 29 North (Lat: 31.384278 Lon: -86.468139), Type: 97.8, Structure height: 01039 m, Overall height: 92.3 m, Registrant: Sba Towers, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Heath, AL
  • 85.3%Electricity
  • 7.4%Utility gas
  • 7.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Heath, AL
  • 95.3%Electricity
  • 4.7%Utility gas


Heath compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Heath on our top lists:

  • #83 on the list of "Top 100 high-educated but low-earning cities"
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