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Dora, AL

Alabama · Walker County · Birmingham Metro

Dora is a small town in Alabama with a population of 2,617. Residents earn $61,276 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,617 Population 331/sq mi density
$61,276 Median Income $27,659 per capita
$150,100 Home Value $167,332 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
1,060 Violent Crime/100K 5,701 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,276 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,100 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,060 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,276
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,100
47% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 1,060/100K
179% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $769
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

How Dora Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,617
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,276
Per Capita$27,659
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$2,568M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,100
Rent$769
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$167,332
Housing Units1,171
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

F
Violent1,060/100K
Property5,701/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault605/100K
Burglary1,413/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Uninsured10.9%
Smoking18.6%
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain61.8 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation439 ft (134 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.79

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.3%
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Is Dora a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dora receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Dora offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dora is $61,276, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dora is $150,100, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 1,060 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,701 per 100,000, 191% above the national average.

Education

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Dora enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Dora has a population of 2,617 with a density of 331 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 58.5% female and 41.5% male. The city is predominantly White (70%), with 21.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.3% of residents. 1.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 28.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 85.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,617
Total Population
331
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
7.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.5%
Female 58.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Dora vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dora vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dora is $61,276, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,659 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $936, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 3.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dora vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,276
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,659
Avg Weekly Wage$936
IRS Avg AGI$83,209
Gini Index0.454 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,536
County GDP$2,568M

Business (County)

Restaurants108
Healthcare189
Retail251
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,236
36% below US avg
Cost of Living88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone74.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Dora is $150,100, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,332, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $769 (34% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,171 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1975. The average annual property tax is $2,236 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 19.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,100
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$167,332

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$769
34% below US avg
Rent Burden19.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.1%
Owner-Occupied68.1%
Renter-Occupied31.9%
Housing Units1,171
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,236
36% below US avg
Effective Rate1.49%
In Dora, 35.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.3% of residents. 38.3% have high blood pressure. 18.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.4% report binge drinking. 30.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.3% experience frequent mental distress. 10.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,161. The dentist ratio is 1:2,145. 42.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Dora vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure38.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD8.1%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.6%
33% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity30.4%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress15.3%
Short Sleep43.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Uninsured10.9%
27% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,161
Dentists1:2,145
Mental Health1:841
Checkup Rate77.5%
Dental Visits53.5%
Premature Death18,377/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access42.1%
Healthcare Facilities189
Dora has a violent crime rate of 1,060 per 100,000 residents, 179% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 605.5 per 100,000, robbery at 252.3, rape at 201.8. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,701 per 100,000, 191% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,885, burglary at 1,413, vehicle theft at 404 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Dora receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Dora vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,059.5/100K
179% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape201.8/100K
Robbery252.3/100K
Assault605.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,701.3/100K
191% above US avg
Burglary1,412.7/100K
Theft3,885.0/100K
Vehicle Theft403.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14
Traffic Accidents27
Avg Accident Severity2.2 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Dora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 439 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation439 ft (134 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates33.7281°N, 87.0813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalker County County
Nearest AirportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.2 / 100
Community Resilience22.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 13, 2022.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 134 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 59 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 122 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 99 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 91 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 56 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 61 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 116 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 82 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 78 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 58 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 125 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 80 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 123 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 52 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 66 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 65 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 73 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 56 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 297 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 265 km
1995 Opal Category 1 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

747 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 289 fatalities, 3,216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 42 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 27 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 90 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 48 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 39 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 77 km 4
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 64 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 95 km 11
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 86 km 22
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 87 km 1
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 9 km 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 76 km 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 25 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 41 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 59 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 21 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 27 km 25
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 69 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 97 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX (5,018 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 93 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 92 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 89 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 98 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 98 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 86 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 98 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 89 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 94 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 96 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 93 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 94 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 67 km
2024 OAK COMP 55/56 RX 3,088 99 km
2021 OK 232 UNIT 2,977 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,909 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 42 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in

Dora has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.3").

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Dora is located in Walker County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 69.9% have completed high school. 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 85.6% of the vote, a 71.8-point margin. 82.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 189 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 74.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.6%
D 13.8%

Winner: Republican by 71.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14
Traffic Accidents27
Avg Accident Severity2.2 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+69.9%
Graduate Degree+7.0%
School Test Score4.79
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density331/sq mi
Total Area7.5 sq mi
CountyWalker County County

Services

Broadband Access82.3%
Avg Download Speed133.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed7.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities189
Restaurants108
Retail Stores251

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone74.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%
Average costs for common services in Dora. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $222 ($133–$355)
Specialist Visit $311 ($178–$488)
Urgent Care Visit $178 ($89–$311)
Emergency Room Visit $1,954 ($710–$4,440)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($67–$178)
Dental Filling $222 ($133–$355)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($44–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $266 ($133–$444)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $533 ($355–$888)
Battery Replacement $178 ($89–$311)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $89 ($53–$133)
Electrician (Per Hour) $80 ($44–$124)
HVAC Repair $355 ($133–$710)
HVAC System Install $6,216 ($3,552–$10,656)
Roof Repair $888 ($355–$1,776)
Roof Replacement $7,992 ($4,884–$13,320)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,332 ($444–$3,108)
Divorce (Contested) $13,320 ($4,440–$26,640)
DUI Defense $4,440 ($1,776–$8,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,332 ($710–$2,664)
Will Preparation $444 ($178–$888)
Trust Preparation $2,220 ($888–$4,440)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27–$89)
Hair Coloring (Full) $133 ($67–$222)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44–$115)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.64 ($2.66–$4.88)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.11 ($2.22–$4.44)
Loaf of Bread $3.37 ($2.22–$4.88)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.00 ($2.66–$5.77)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.88 ($3.55–$6.66)
Rice (per lb) $0.89 ($0.53–$1.60)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $124 ($71–$222)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($27–$133)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($36–$89)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27–$89)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$133)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $178 ($67–$444)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,776 ($1,066–$3,108)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($27–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.10–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $89 ($27–$222)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13–$67)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,066 ($533–$2,220)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $888 ($444–$1,776)
After-School Care (Monthly) $355 ($178–$622)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$89)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $888 ($355–$2,220)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,100 ($4,440–$26,640)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($27–$89)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $89 ($44–$178)
Dog Grooming $53 ($27–$89)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $266 ($133–$444)
Cat Spay/Neuter $178 ($89–$355)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$632
Toddler$651
Preschool$597
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$630
Toddler$614
Preschool$560
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Walker County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 3,485 289 $48,946 1.30
Retail Trade 3,176 258 $36,127 1.70
Manufacturing 2,601 68 $58,051 1.69
Accommodation & Food Services 2,096 120 $20,792 1.23
Mining & Oil/Gas 652 12 $99,162 9.21
Other Services 564 102 $50,482 1.00
Construction 545 101 $65,280 0.55
Wholesale Trade 381 71 $65,138 0.52
Finance & Insurance 356 80 $64,940 0.47
Transportation & Warehousing 217 42 $55,591 0.27
Utilities 155 13 $144,257 2.18
Agriculture & Forestry 152 26 $56,613 1.00
Real Estate 131 49 $47,920 0.45
Arts & Entertainment 91 9 $25,493 0.29
Information & Technology 87 16 $76,216 0.25
Educational Services 66 10 $33,276 0.17

Schools in Dora

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bagley Elementary School Elementary 563 30 18.8:1
Corner High School High 504 30 16.8:1
Dora High School High 472 27 17.5:1
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Radio Stations near Dora

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk 94.5 AAC+ 32 kbps
103.7 The Q - WQEN - Trussville/Birmingham, AL top 40 AAC
98 TXT - WTXT - Fayette/Tuscaloosa, AL country AAC
94.1 ZBQ - WZBQ - Carrollton/Tuscaloosa, AL top 40 AAC
Talk 99.5 news, talk AAC+ 48 kbps
Classic Rock 105.1 classic rock, rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Substrate Radio ambient, drone MP3 128 kbps
Classic Rock 105.5 AAC+ 32 kbps
thegreatiamb Radio americana, catholic MP3
thegreatiamb Kids americana, ballet MP3

Campgrounds Near Dora

7 campgrounds found near Dora.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Rocky Branch Day Use Park 5.0/5 2 $40
DEERLICK CREEK 4.8/5 47 $20–$30
BURCHFIELD BRANCH PARK 4.5/5 37 $20–$40
CORINTH RECREATION AREA 4.5/5 61 $22–$58
CLEAR CREEK (AL) 4.2/5 105 $24–$85
HOUSTON RECREATION AREA Free
HOUSTON SHELTER 1 Free

National Parks Near Dora

7 national parks and monuments found near Dora.

ParkTypeFee
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument National Monument Free
Cathedral Caverns State Park State Park Free
Hurricane Creek Park State Park Free
Lake Guntersville State Park State Park Free
Lake Lurleen State Park State Park Free
Oak Mountain State Park State Park Free
Rickwood Caverns State Park State Park Free

Museums in Dora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MCCOY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICEHISTORIC PRESERVATION2053272957$95,811
ALABAMA MINING MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM2056482442$62,187
ALABAMA GOSPEL MUSIC CULTURAL ARTS CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION2054472208$21,884
ARLINGTON ANTEBELLUM HOME & GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER331 COTTON AVE SW2057805656
CARL ELLIOTT HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2053870511
DURBIN GALLERYART MUSEUM8005235793
GARDENDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2056315662
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM2052264934
WALKER COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 3408

Libraries in Dora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CARL ELLIOTT REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM98 18TH STREET EAST0.0209,399
JASPER PUBLIC LIBRARY98 EAST 18TH STREET0.049,367
PLEASANT GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY501 PARK ROAD0.023,124
ADAMSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY4825 MAIN STREET0.018,929
GRAYSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY315 SOUTH MAIN STREET0.09,002
FAIRFIELD - WALTER J. HANNA MEMORIAL LIBRARY4615 GARY AVENUE0.07,324
SUMITON PUBLIC LIBRARY416 STATE STREET0.06,420

Farmers Markets in Dora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jefferson County Truck Growers Association344 Finley Ave., WestJanuary to DecemberVisit
Walker County Farmer's Market 1501 Airport Road 05/21/2016 to 10/22/2016Tue: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;Thu: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Gas Stations in Dora

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparks Services

Breweries in Dora

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Don'sFood & Dining, Beverages, Breweries300 19th St E2053878156

Pharmacies in Dora

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
DORA DISCOUNT HEALTH MART PHARMACY 2165 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 78 205-936-1999

Cell Towers in Dora

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
7301 WILLIAM HOWTON ROADTOWER145
HAYDEN; 944 HIGH POINT DRIVETOWER91
1273 MARIGOLD ROAD (78921)GTOWER89
699 HILL TOP ROAD (60266)LTOWER89
67 FIRE TOWER RD #6 (78908)GTOWER86
150 HUMMINGBIRD LANE (60301)LTOWER59
150 HUMMINGBIRD LANE (60301)LTOWER59
7279 WILLIAM HOWTONS ROAD (60300)LTOWER59

Fire Stations in Dora

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Bagley Volunteer Fire & Rescue7175 Bankhead HWYVolunteer205-648-4608
City of Dora Fire and Rescue Service1485 Sharon BLVDVolunteer205-648-3211

Bridges in Dora

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete200454025,062G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete200454025,062G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous20031,24022,592G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous20051,24022,592F
SlabConcrete continuous1940551,000F
SlabConcrete continuous1940751,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197726500F
Channel BeamConcrete199234500G
CulvertConcrete195029500F
CulvertConcrete198030500F
Tee BeamConcrete194036200F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2004280100F

Superfund Sites Near Dora

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
BLOUNT COUNTY ENERGY LLC BMWHALL ROADBLOUNT
GENPOWER KELLEY LLC249 FLAT CREEK ROADWALKER

Airports Near Dora

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBHMLarge Airport
Shelby County AirportMedium Airport
Tuscaloosa National AirportTCLMedium Airport
Addison Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Bessemer AirportSmall Airport
Bill Pugh FieldSmall Airport
Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom FieldSmall Airport
Elam's Landing AirportSmall Airport
Flying X Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Hartselle-Morgan County Regional AirportSmall Airport
Hawk FieldSmall Airport
Lay LandingSmall Airport
Lazy Eight Airpark Llc AirportSmall Airport
Moore FieldSmall Airport
Mount Aero Lake Farm AirportSmall Airport
New Horizon AirportSmall Airport
Parker FieldSmall Airport
Posey FieldSmall Airport
Richard Arthur FieldSmall Airport
Robbins FieldSmall Airport
Rocky Springs AirparkSmall Airport
Town & Country AirparkSmall Airport
Tranquility Base AirportSmall Airport
Tri-L Acres AirportSmall Airport
Turkey Creek AirportSmall Airport
Walker County Airport Bevill FieldSmall Airport

Police Stations in Dora

2 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Jefferson County Sheriff OfficeMount Olive Road
Pleasant Grove Police Station501 Park Road

Grocery Stores in Dora

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 15289Other2375 Sharon Blvd

Treatment Centers in Dora

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aletheia HouseSubstance Abuse205-324-6502
Aletheia House - Men OnlySubstance Abuse205-328-3600
Birmingham VA Healthcare System - Jasper VA ClinicBoth205-221-7384
Health Connect AmericaBoth205-530-6007
Princeton Baptist Medical CenterMental Health205-783-3650
Walker Recovery Center IncSubstance Abuse205-221-1799
Zukoski OutpatientSubstance Abuse205-785-5787

DOL Wage Violations in Dora

2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $10,022 in back wages owed to 24 employees.

2
Violations
$10,022
Back Wages Owed
24
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Sumiton Mitie Kwik Mart 35062 1 $5,386 $317 17
Lamar's Vinyl Siding 35062 1 $4,636 $662 7

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dora

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE6790 SNOWVILLE BRENT RD
CITY OF LIGHTSPO BOX 310
LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 1000
LUKE PARTRIDGE MINISTRIES5291 LAKESIDE RD
OASIS CHURCH8492 BAGLEY RD
TWO PENNIES MINISTRY INC5888 EARLEY RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dora

What is the population of Dora?

Dora has a population of 2,617 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 331 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 58.5% female and 41.5% male.

Is Dora expensive to live in?

Dora is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $61,276, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,100 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $769 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Dora safe?

Public safety is a concern in Dora, with a violent crime rate of 1,060 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,701 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Dora receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Dora?

Dora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Dora?

Dora has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $936. There are 1,536 business establishments in the area, including 108 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 3.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Dora?

The median home value in Dora is $150,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,332. For renters, the median monthly rent is $769. Fair market rent is $772 for a 1-bedroom and $936 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 68.1%. The average annual property tax is $2,236.

How are the schools in Dora?

Schools in Dora have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 11.8% of adults in Dora hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.9% have completed high school. 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Dora?

The obesity rate in Dora is 35.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.6% of adults are smokers. 30.4% are physically inactive. 27.6% of residents report depression. 10.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 42.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,161.

What is transportation like in Dora?

The average commute in Dora is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 74.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 3.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Dora?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dora is 70% White, 21.9% Black or African American. 96.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.7% speak Spanish. 1.8% of the population are military veterans. 28.8% of residents have a disability. 85.4% have health insurance coverage.

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