City profile
Dothan, AL
Houston County · Population 71,514
Dothan is a city in Houston County, AL with about 71,514 residents and a typical home value near $194,000. It is 95 miles from Montgomery, AL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
50°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
214
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$194,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,118
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
90
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.40%
- State income tax (top)
- 5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.29%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Lightning, Hurricane
Nearest major airport
118 mi to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 74% Republican
Community
Population
71,514
Black population
35.9%
County
Houston County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AL is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 71,514 residents
- Typical home value about $194,000
- 95 miles from Montgomery, AL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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