Dothan Metro Area, AL
Living in the Dothan Metro Area
Bikeability4
Walkability5
Commute67
Public Transit2
Affordability90
Public Safety48
Airports8
Hospitals53
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
148kPopulation+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
$46kMedian 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
$128kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dothan Metro Area, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dothan Metro Area, AL
Houston Academy
1 miles, E
Westgate Christian School
2 miles, E
Emmanuel Christian School
4 miles, SE
Beulah Land Christian Academy
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Dothan Metro Area, AL
The Baptist College of Florida
20 miles, S
Troy University
48 miles, NW
Tuskegee University
83 miles, N
Flagler College-Tallahassee
87 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dothan Metro Area, AL
Flowers Hospital
1 miles, SE
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
7 miles, E
Dale Medical Center
17 miles, NW
Medical Center Enterprise
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dothan Metro Area, AL
Dothan Regional Airport
5 miles, N
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
78 miles, E