At a Glance
Median Income
$55,052
$34,756 per capita
Home Value
$186,600
Zillow: $206,754
Median Rent
$912/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
904/100K
2,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
16.8% smoking rate
How Dothan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dothan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dothan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dothan residents earn a median household income of $55,052 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,756. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,720 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dothan is $186,600 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,754. Median rent is $912/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Dothan reports 904 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,799/100K. The murder rate is 8.4/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Dothan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dothan has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population71,118
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,052
Per Capita$34,756
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$8,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,600
Rent$912
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$206,754
Housing Units33,325
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent904/100K
Property2,799/100K
Murder8.4/100K
Assault771/100K
Burglary365/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation335 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Dothan was founded in 1885.
The median home in Dothan was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.