Dothan, AL

Living in Dothan

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 10
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 9
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Schools 37
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Residents

68k Population +3.6k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black33%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$5k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$563 Median Monthly Rent +$111 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dothan

United States45
Alabama48
Dothan Metro Area53
Houston County58

Property Crime in Dothan

United States48
Alabama52
Dothan Metro Area45
Houston County51

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 5 0
Feb 53 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 65 4 0
May 74 4 0
Jun 80 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 68 3 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 51 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dothan

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding25
Tornado28
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dothan, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dothan, AL

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New Day Academy
2 miles, SE
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Houston Academy
3 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Dothan, AL

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Troy University
51 miles, NW
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Tuskegee University
85 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dothan, AL

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Flowers Hospital
3 miles, W
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Dale Medical Center
20 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Dothan, AL

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