Dothan, Alabama

Population 68,104

Dothan is located in Houston County, AL. The population is 68,104, making Dothan the largest city in Houston County and the 7th largest city in the state of Alabama.

There are 23 public schools in Dothan with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Dothan is moderate , and there are 180 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Dothan is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Dothan property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Dothan include Grimes, Kinsey and Cowarts.

Dothan Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.3%

Crime Rate

20.19% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 137
  • Violent Crimes: 685
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 685

Registered Offenders

48.76% Higher than national avg.
  • 180 offenders in Dothan
  • 26.43 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

233 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 18
  • Superfunds: 14
  • Tanks & Spills: 198

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Alabama unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

23 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 23 K-12 public schools in Dothan, AL and 10 private schools. Homefacts rates Dothan's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
10 Private Schools

Brenda Preparatory School & Nt

Emmanuel Christian School

First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool

Houston Academy

Northside Methodist Church & Academy

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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27 Former Drug Labs view all

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289 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Dothan, AL issued 289 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 289 permits, 176 were issued for single family homes and 113 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Dothan, AL issued 328 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 328 permits, 192 were issued for single family homes and 136 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $581
  • 1 Bedroom: $583
  • 2 Bedrooms: $736
  • 3 Bedrooms: $967
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,090

Zip Codes

36301 36302 36303 36304 36305 36312 36321 36345 36350 36375 36376

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Environmental Hazards

233 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Dothan, AL has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Dothan, AL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.45 Average
    Dothan, AL is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 51.25°
  • February 52.6°
  • March 60.1°
  • April 67.7°
  • May 75.73°
  • June 82.77°
  • July 82.93°
  • August 81.94°
  • September 77.58°
  • October 67.28°
  • November 57.45°
  • December 49.6°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Dothan, AL

Earthquakes
Dothan, AL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Dothan, AL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Dothan, AL has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Dothan, AL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Dothan, AL: $42,336

Unemployment

Unemployment in Dothan is 3.0%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.99%
White Collar - 61.01%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Robert Bentley
  • Sen. Jeff Sessions
  • Sen. Richard C. Shelby

City Representatives

  • Martha Roby

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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19 Cemeteries view all

57 FCC Towers view all

13 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

3 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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