Henry County is in southeastern Alabama, bordering Georgia. The seat is Abbeville; Headland and Newville are other towns. Historically among Alabama’s oldest counties, it’s known for cotton, timber and river trade via the Chattahoochee. Housing varies from older craftsman homes in town to newer brick homes and acreage estates. Median values run $190k–$260k, while new builds on land range $250k–$350k+. Dothan lies just 20–25 minutes southwest, making Henry a commuter-friendly rural county. With good schools, mild climate and low cost of living, it’s a balanced option for families wanting quiet without isolation.