Living in Dothan
Dothan is a large place in Alabama, United States, home to 68,567 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 20%, #2,392 of 12,111), low-income households (top 29%, #2,761 of 9,771), remote workers (top 35%, #2,526 of 7,271).
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- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 07 min and sets around 23:43; in late June it sets around 2:49.
How Dothan ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Alabama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 23 | #11,070 of 11,898 | #155 of 206 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #2,761 of 9,771 | #88 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income family | 31 | #6,776 of 8,006 | #103 of 123 | Map |
| Single parent | 29 | #5,794 of 6,237 | #82 of 95 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #5,912 of 9,474 | #40 of 150 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #7,540 of 9,474 | #54 of 150 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #6,958 of 10,762 | #34 of 184 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,526 of 7,271 | #34 of 119 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 29 | #6,902 of 8,006 | #115 of 123 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #2,392 of 12,111 | #63 of 215 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 27 | #5,908 of 7,271 | #63 of 119 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 36 | #8,150 of 9,474 | #61 of 150 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 29 | #15,254 of 18,063 | #302 of 350 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 1 | #15,759 of 16,523 | #280 of 311 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #11,305 of 18,063 | #287 of 350 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #9,774 of 16,523 | #54 of 311 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #8,177 of 21,167 | #68 of 422 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #7,455 of 12,111 | #56 of 215 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 23 | #9,515 of 12,111 | #128 of 215 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Daleville (Alabama) 32 km
- Ozark (Alabama) 35 km
- Enterprise (Alabama) 45 km
- Marianna (Florida) 52 km
- Eufaula (Alabama) 78 km
- Opp 82 km
- Troy (Alabama) 85 km
- Bainbridge (Georgia) 85 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.