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Heflin, LA

Heflin, LA.

Population: 1,281 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Heflin, LA is $119,517 — down 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,000 after a median 85 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$119,517

Median home value

-4.5%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$119,517
1-year appreciation
-4.5%
3-year appreciation
-12.6%
5-year appreciation
-20.2%
10-year appreciation
-13.3%
All-time peak (2020-11)
$163,788
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$269,000
Median list price
$119,900
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+68.1%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, hail, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant (10.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,926
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,884

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Loggy Bayou Plantation Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.2%
Median annual property tax
$293
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
14.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,232
Average weekly wage
$960
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HeflinState medianUS median
Median home value$119,517$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$269,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market85 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$293$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Heflin, LA?
$119,517.
What is the median sale price in Heflin, LA?
$269,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Heflin, LA?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in Heflin, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,031/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Heflin, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, hail, heatWave, lightning.
Is Heflin, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Heflin, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Heflin, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Heflin, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Heflin, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Heflin, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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