What are the schools like in Heath, AL?

School district data for Heath is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Heath?

The median household income in Heath, AL is $60,857 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.8%.

What is the weather like in Heath, AL?

Heath has an average high temperature of 60.5°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Heath, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Heath, AL affordable or expensive?

Heath's cost of living index is 81, where 100 represents the national average. This means Heath is 19% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $77,500 and the median rent is $378 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Heath, AL?

Heath has a violent crime rate of 205.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1287.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Heath, AL a Good Place to Live?

Heath is a small town of 264 in Alabama, with a median household income of $60,857 and a 10.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is 19% below the national average.

Strengths: Heath stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Heath is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Heath city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 81.3

Heath's overall cost of living index is 81.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Heath costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.

Metric	Heath, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$378	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,857	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Heath's violent crime rate is 205.1 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

205.1 /100k

Property Crime

1287.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Heath, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Heath sees average highs of 60.5°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 60.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Heath, AL
Average High — January	60.5°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	60.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Heath, AL	National Avg
Population	264	—
Median Age	57.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	9.8%	22.2%
65 and over	39.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Andalusia, AL 3 mi River Falls, AL 4 mi Gantt, AL 5 mi Sanford, AL 5 mi Libertyville, AL 7 mi

Heath vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath, AL affordable or expensive?

Heath's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average. That makes Heath roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $77,500 and median rent is $378/month.

What is the crime rate in Heath, AL?

Heath's violent crime rate is 205.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1287.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Heath?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Heath, AL a good place to live?

Heath, AL has a population of 264, a median household income of $60,857, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Heath?

Heath averages 60.5°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.3 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Heath?

The population of Heath, Alabama is 264 with a median age of 57.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Heath?

Key numbers for living in Heath: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $77,500, median household income $60,857, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heath side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.