Livability Score

62
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Bird & Bean Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Basketcase Cafe' & Catering
Coffee Shop
Mural City Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (13) F
George Washington Carver Interpretive Museum
Museum
Dothan Opera House
Theatre Arts
E. R. Porter Hardware Museum
Museum
Wiregrass Museum of Art
Art Gallery
AMC Classic Dothan 6
Cinema
Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Rip Hewes Stadium
Stadium
Water World
Water Park
Water World
Attraction
Adventure Land Theme Park
Theme Park
AMC CLASSIC Dothan Pavilion 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (50) F
KBC
Fast Food
Dothan Ice Cream Company dba Stix & Cones
Sweets
Thirsty Pig BBQ
Bar
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Bishop's Home Style Cooking
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Fitness (10) F
The Nature Gallery Yoga & Massage Studio
Gym
Dothan Civic Center
Community Centre
Andrew Belle Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
David's Performance Factory
Gym
Crossfire Cheer Academy
Gym
Crossfit Embrace
Gym
Artisan Crossfit
Gym
Houston County Farm Center
Community Centre
Groceries (9) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Tienda Latina Guatemex
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
South Oates Food Depot
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (69) C-
Kinney Park
Park
Houston Library Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ramsey Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Charles Woods Park
Park
Solomon Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Corner Park
Park
Downtown Park
Park
Porter Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Walter E. Byrd Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Poplar Head Park
Park
Museum Courtyard
Park
Millenium Park
Park
Wilson Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Holmes Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Morningview Park
Park
Shops (47) F
Naomi & Olive
Gift Shop
Liddon Furniture
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
Five Below
Discount Store
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Old South Antique Mall
Furniture
Plaza North Shopping Center
Mall
Plaza North Shopping Center
Mall
Plaza North Shopping Center
Mall
Plaza North Shopping Center
Mall
Plaza North Shopping Center
Mall
Shoe Show
Shoes
HomeGoods
Houseware
Burkes Outlet
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Eagle Eye Outfitters
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
2nd & Charles
Books
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Uptown Cheapskate
Clothing
Wiregrass Commons Mall
Mall
Dollar General
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dothan.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Dothan is 93/100 - which is 5% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Dothan crime rates are 4,825 per 100k, which is 125% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
3,773 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,052 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Dothan is $48,377 - which is 8% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$48,377 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (24)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Houston County Sheriff's Office
Police
Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Dothan Police Department
Police
Dothan Fire Marshall
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
Hospital
Eastside Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rao Heart & Vascular
Doctor
Bowen Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children's Rehabilitation Services
Doctor
Southeast Health
Hospital
Flowers Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Crowder Orthodontics
Dentist
Southeast Health Westway Clinic
Clinic
Innovative Healthcare
Doctor
Bay Springs Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Dothan home prices are $152,700 - which is 19% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$152,700 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D+

The Dothan graduation rate is 81% - which is 3% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (23) F
Montana Street Magnet School
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Houston County Alternative School
Girard Elementary School
Girard Middle School
Pass Academy
Heard Magnet School
Selma Street Elementary School
Westgate Christian School
Carver Magnet School
Faine Elementary School
Grandview Elementary School
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
New Day Academy
Honeysuckle Middle School
Houston Academy
Morris Slingluff Elementary School
Cloverdale Elementary School
Emmanuel Christian School
High Schools (11) F
Houston County Area Vocational Center
Houston County Alternative School
Hope High School
Dothan High School
Dothan Preparatory Academy
New Day Academy
Houston Academy
Dothan Technology Center
Northview High School
Emmanuel Christian School
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ratings B

Dothan has an overall rating of 73% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (16)
From AreaVibes D+
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We're Nuts About Dothan, Alabama 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) Every year my husband and I stop in Dothan, Alabama on our way to Florida. The Southern Charm of this city is what makes it a priority stop on our trip every August. This city is the dubbed the Peanut Capitol and if you like the famous nuts, the varieties available are heavenly. ...Read More When in Dothan be sure to go see the famous flood walls. They are breathtaking to view these gigantic sized works of art that really make the past come to life.

If you are not a small town person this city might not be happening enough for you. It has a rustic old world feel and the people are not going anywhere fast. Perhaps the laid back atmosphere is what draws us back time and time again.

While there are several hotels to choose from, time and time again we end up staying in the Courtyard by Marriot. We usually stay there because of the Star Bucks Coffee that is inside this hotel and the beautiful décor along with spotless rooms. If your ever in the Northern Alabama area, and are looking for some old southern hospitality and of course some peanuts you should check this city out.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dothan? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kinney Park
      Houston Library Park
      Fairview Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Ramsey Park
      Unknown Name
      Charles Woods Park

      Entertainment

      George Washington Carver Interpretive Museum
      Dothan Opera House
      E. R. Porter Hardware Museum
      Wiregrass Museum of Art
      AMC Classic Dothan 6
      Cultural Arts Center
      Rip Hewes Stadium
      Water World

      Food & Drink

      KBC
      Dothan Ice Cream Company dba Stix & Cones
      Thirsty Pig BBQ
      Long John Silver's
      McDonald's
      Chick-fil-A
      Schlotzsky's
      Krystal

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dothan? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dothan.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dothan? The cost of living in Dothan is 93/100 - which is 5% higher than Alabama.
      Dothan
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dothan? Dothan crime rates are 4,825, which are 125% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      4,825 per 100k people

      108% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      108% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      867%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Dothan? The median income in Dothan is $48,377 which is 8% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $48,37713% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,700equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Dothan a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Flowers Hospital
      Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
      Southeast Health

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Bowen Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Children's Rehabilitation Services
      Innovative Healthcare
      Rao Heart & Vascular

      A+ Housing

      What are Dothan home prices? Dothan home prices are $152,700 - which is 19% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $152,70017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76719% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Dothan have good schools? The Dothan graduation rate is 81% - which is 3% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      9% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Dothan a good place to live? Dothan has an overall rating of 73% from 17 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      17 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      16 total surveys

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