Dothan Metro Area, AL

Living in the Dothan Metro Area

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 5
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 9
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Schools 33
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Residents

148k Population +5.5k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black24%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$128k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$519 Median Monthly Rent +$111 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity91%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Dothan Metro Area

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in the Dothan Metro Area

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 5 0
Feb 53 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 4 0
Jun 80 5 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 68 3 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 51 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Dothan Metro Area

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado36
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dothan Metro Area, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dothan Metro Area, AL

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Houston Academy
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Dothan Metro Area, AL

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Troy University
48 miles, NW
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Tuskegee University
83 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Dothan Metro Area, AL

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Flowers Hospital
1 miles, SE
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Dale Medical Center
17 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Dothan Metro Area, AL

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