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Heflin, Alabama
Heflin is a city of 3,467 people in Cleburne County, Alabama, founded in 1882.
Why visit Heflin
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 7 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ross Creek Bridge, Flag Mountain, Cleburne County Courthouse and John Morgan House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Heflin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Heflin
Heflin is a city in and the county seat of Cleburne County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 3,431. It is located approximately halfway between Birmingham and Atlanta along Interstate 20.
From the Wikipedia article Heflin, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks3
Cleburne County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Courthouse in Alabama, United States
John Morgan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Old Cleburne County High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
School building in Heflin, Alabama
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes7
Rhythm Cafe Heflin
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Salad · 1.5 mi
1221 Almon Street, Helfin
06:00-18:00
Tasty Dip
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 0.9 mi
1278 Ross Street, Heflin
History
Heflin was first settled in 1882 as a station on the railroad line from Atlanta. The town quickly grew and was incorporated in 1886. Until 1905, the County Seat of Cleburne County had been located at Edwardsville. In 1905, an election was held to move the county seat from Edwardsville to Heflin. The election results favored Heflin and were appealed to and upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court on July 1, 1906.
From the History section of Heflin, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Heflin
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 30°F | 5.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 33°F | 5.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 39°F | 5.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 37°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 33°F | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Heflin (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cleburne County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-11: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Anniston 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Jacksonville 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Saks 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Oxford 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Alexandria 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Carrollton 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Glencoe 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Cedartown 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Talladega 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Gadsden 36 mi northwest, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Heflin, Alabama, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Morgan House; Heflin, AL, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cleburne County Courthouse in Heflin (cropped), Wruple, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cleburne County Alabama Courthouse 2012, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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