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Poverty by Age and Gender

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dothan, AL (12.6k out of 67k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%.

Dothan is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of cities are safer and 17% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Dothan's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Dothan is 48.34 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mobilewas: Black or African American: 51.48% White: 43.53% Two or more races: 2.14%

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montgomerywas: Black or African American: 60.80% White: 32.64% Asian: 2.93%

Dothan has a low crime rate and it is easy to feel safe and comfortable here. I would recommend Dothan to anyone wanting to provide a better childhood for their children! Dothan is mainly a place for adults or the elderly. There isn't much to do for teens or young adults.

Dothan, Alabama gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Dothan averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

Is Montgomery, AL Safe? The D- grade means the rate of crime is much higher than the average US city. Montgomery is in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning 87% of cities are safer and 13% of cities are more dangerous.

Overall, Tallahassee has a small-town feel and is relatively safe. The crime rate in Tallahassee near the colleges is quite smaller than in other outside areas. Most crimes in Tallahassee are petty crimes like breaking into homes while students are away or busting the windows of parked cars.