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About Headland
City in Alabama, United StatesHeadland is the largest city in Henry County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan metropolitan area. In 2020, the population was 4,973, up from 4,510 in the 2010 census.
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Housing in Headland
The typical Headland home is worth about $233,000, about the same as a year ago, close to the Alabama typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Headland
Safety Grade C+
Headland reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 58% report less. Within Alabama, it does better than 67% of towns.
Schools in Headland
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The public schools Headland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 76% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.
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