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Dothan



     Dothan, the largest metropolitan area for over 75 miles, is located in the heart of a tri-state region called "Wiregrass" in southeast Alabama. The region's name comes from the native, wiry-stem grass first found growing profusely in the area by early settlers.
     Dothan, a bustling community of 56,000 people, has drawn national attention for its desirability as a place to raise a family or retire. For the past three years, Money magazine has rated Dothan the most livable city in Alabama, and "Money's" 1996 ranking puts Dothan in the 39th spot among the 300 best places to live in the United States. The City offers a progressive spirit, an easygoing lifestyle, and a cost of living 10 percent below the national average.
     Dothan boasts a school system that ranks among the top five in Alabama, in addition to a four-year university and two-year community college. Many cultural and entertainment activities are available, including an art museum, a ballet company, symphonic concerts, community theater, the state's agricultural museum (Landmark Park), and a 36-hole golf course on Alabama's famous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. In addition, 20 parks sponsor recreational and athletic programs for all ages. The Gulf of Mexico, with its deep-sea fishing opportunities and the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, is just 80 miles to the south.
     Dothan's slogan is "Dothan, Alabama…A Place in the Heart". Sounds like a place with which it would be easy to fall in love!

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Community Profile

Population (2000) 
City 57,737
County 83,778
County Average Annual Growth Rate 1990-1995 %
Per capita Income (1994)  $18,360
Median Family Income (1990) $29,818

Location/Transportation

    Find Us
Commercial Airline YES
Nearest Regional Airport Dothan
Distance to other Commercial Airports
     Montgomery Airport
    Panama City, Fl. 90 miles
     Atlanta Airport 205 miles
Interstate Highways No
Distance to Insterstate Highways
 I-10   35 miles
    
Four Lane Highways US HWYS 231 & 84, 431
State Highways Al. Hwy. 210
Distance to:
     Atlanta 205 miles
     Birmingham 185 miles
     Mobile 191 miles
     Tallahassee 108 miles
     Panama City Beach, FL 90 miles
Public Transportation Yes

Crime Statistics

Crime Index: 4,084.0
National: 4,922.7
State: 4,889.7

* The Crime Index is a measure of the number of crimes per 100,000 population. The index is composed of selected offenses used to gauge fluctuations in the overall volume and rate of crime reported to law enforcement. The offenses included are the violent crimes of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, and property crimes of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Cost of Living Index

Dothan MSA 93.1
Montgomery MSA 100

Local Taxes

Property Taxes on $100,000 home with homestead exemption:      approx. $261.00
     Total Millage Rate     .31
Sales Tax      8%
Automobile Tag: $15,000 vehicle      approx. $24.25

For details on Alabama State Taxes, click here. (Alabama Revenue Department)

Housing Costs

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old $120,000
Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - New $180,000

Utilities/Services

Public Water Yes
     Cost per 1000 gallons -$1.05 .
Public Sewer Yes
     Cost of Sewage Service $1.05 per 1,000 gallons
Electricity
     Cost per 1000 kwh $68.00
Garbage Service
     Cost 0
     Number of pick ups per week 2
Cable TV
     Cost of Basic Service $28.00
     Number of basic channels 60
     Percent of community coverage 100%

Health Care

Physicians
     City 250 +
     County
Hospital Beds
     City 700
     County
Nursing Home Facilities 4
Assisted Living Facilities 4
Regional Health Care Center Yes
Proximity to nearest Regional Health Care Center
Birmingham, Al. 185 miles
Gainesville, Fl. 250 miles
Atlanta, GA. 205 miles

Health Care Cost Index:(Available for Regional Health Care Centers only - percent of national average)

Dothan MSA 82.9
Montgomery MSA 96.4

Source: ACCRA Data

Military Posts

Ft. Rucker 25 miles
Tindall AFB,Panama City, Fl.& Ft. Benning, Ga. 90 miles, 102 miles

Religion

Places of Worship 200 +
Denominations 28

Weather

High Mean Low
Spring 78.7 66.1 53.5
Summer 91 79.9 68.9
Fall 79.3 66.9 54.2
Winter 59.1 47.3 37.2
Rainfall
Snow

Life Long Learning Opportunities

Post Secondary Institutions Yes
Name/Distance to nearest P/S institutions
     Troy State University at Dothan
     Wallace  Community College
    
Public Library Yes

Tourism/Recreation

Community Recreation Programs Yes
Senior Programs Yes

Regional Links

SAEDP Tourism/Recreation
Southeast Alabama Network
Historic Chattahoochee Commission

State Links

State of Alabama
Alabama State Parks
Travel and Tourism
Department of Conservation
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Alabama Live

Armed Services Links

FAMNET - best information for relocation
Department of Veteran Affairs
Air Force Personnel Center
Bureau of Naval Affairs
Retired and Annuity Pay
U.S. Office of Personnel Management

For more detailed county demographics, please visit the American Community Network.

Interested in more community information?
Please contact: Susan Tatom
Address: PO Box 638, Dothan, Al.  36302
Phone Number: 334-792-5138
Email Susan Tatom
Web site Dothan Chamber of Commerce

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