Headland, Alabama

About Headland

Headland, AL is a close-knit town located in southeastern Alabama with an estimated population of 5,429.

Officially, Headland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 30.33 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 179 residents per square mile.

📰 Headland News Today

• Robert "Bobby" Lynnwood Smith Obituary (2026) - Headland, AL - Wright Funeral Home & Crematory - Headland Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Jason Wesley Brown of Headland Rickey Stokes News · Aug 18
• Jason Wesley Brown Obituary Aug 12, 2026 wrightfuneralhomeandcrematory.com · Aug 12
• Headland man killed in two-vehicle crash WTVY · Aug 12
• Headland man killed in crash WDHN · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Headland Unique

• The only place in America named Headland — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,429.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Headland

• Douglas Park reviews ★
• Dr. J.E. Morriss Park reviews ★
• Headland Town Square Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Headland

• Headland Elementary School
• Headland High School
• Headland Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Headland

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