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Dothan, Alabama: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 8.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Dothan, about 2.3 times the rate across Alabama (3.5). Its median household earns $55,792 and the median home value is $194,000. About 71,514 people live in Dothan.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Dothan?
Dothan police recorded 584 violent crimes in 2025, or 8.1 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is about 2.3 times the Alabama rate (3.5) and about 2.5 times the national rate (3.3). 7 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 1,810 property crimes, a rate of 25.2 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 277% between 2021 and 2025 (155 to 584).
| Offense (2025) | Dothan count | Per 1,000 | Alabama per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 584 | 8.1 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 7 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 63 | 0.88 | 0.29 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 37 | 0.52 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 477 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,810 | 25.2 | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 217 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,467 | 20.4 | 10.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 126 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Dothan changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 155 | 490 | 5 |
| 2022 | 757 | 2,075 | 15 |
| 2023 | 660 | 2,315 | 15 |
| 2024 | 644 | 1,979 | 5 |
| 2025 | 584 | 1,810 | 7 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Dothan Police Department's own reports.
How does Dothan compare with Alabama?
Households in Dothan have a median income of $55,792 (Alabama: $63,999). The median owner-occupied home is worth $194,000 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $960 a month. About 71,514 people live on 90 square miles of land, roughly 793 per square mile. The city lies in Houston County and Dale County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Dothan | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,514 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $55,792 | $63,999 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $194,000 | $209,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $960 | $1,007 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 19.3% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 28.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 57.1% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Dothan?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Houston County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Dothan?
No highway work zones were listed in Dothan city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Dothan?
Federal school lists place 22 public and 6 private schools within Dothan. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Dothan
Gun shops
13 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Dothan city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #182 (Dothan), Area 51 Products LLC (Dothan), Dothan Rural King (Dothan), Joe's Pawn - Title & Check (Dothan), Lasershots (Dothan), Lending Bear (Dothan), Money Mizer Pawn & Jewelry INC (Dothan), Pawn City Of Dothan INC (Dothan) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
14 liquor stores are on the map inside the Dothan city limits: Alabama ABC Store #108 (Dothan), Alabama ABC Store #126 (Dothan), Alabama ABC Store #89 (Dothan), Alabama Beverage Control, Basket Of Cheer (Dothan), Basket Of Cheer Fine Wine & Spirits Micro Beer (Dothan), Baxter's Package Store (Dothan), House of Liquor and 6 more. Alabama has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Dothan city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Dothan?
In 2025, Dothan had 8.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (584 reported), about 2.3 times the Alabama rate (3.5). The property-crime rate was 25.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Dothan?
$55,792 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $63,999 for Alabama.
How much do homes cost in Dothan?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $194,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $209,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Dothan?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Houston County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Albany, GA (76 mi) · Tallahassee, FL (87 mi) · Montgomery, AL (92 mi) · Columbus, GA (94 mi) · Auburn, AL (95 mi) · Pensacola, FL (119 mi)
More: Alabama statewide numbers · county pages: Houston County and Dale County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Dothan city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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