Dothan, Alabama
Dothan is a city of 71,514 people in Dale County, Alabama, founded in 1885.
Why visit Dothan
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 177 places to eat, 25 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Classic Dothan 6, AMC CLASSIC Dothan Pavilion 12, Wiregrass Museum of Art and Atlantic Coastline Railroad Passenger Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Dothan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dothan
Dothan is a city in and the county seat of Houston County in the U.S. state of Alabama. A slight portion of the city extends into Dale and Henry counties. It had a population of 71,258 at the 2020 census, making it Alabama's eighth-largest city by population and the 5th largest in Alabama by total area. It is near the state's southeastern corner, about 20 miles (32 km) west of Georgia and 16 miles (26 km) north of Florida.
From the Wikipedia article Dothan, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks18
Wiregrass Museum of Art
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Museum in Dothan, Alabama
126 Museum Avenue
We-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off
Atlantic Coastline Railroad Passenger Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic train station in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
111 North Saint Andrews Street
Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Courthouse in Dothan, Alabama, United States
Main Street Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Alabama, United States
Moody Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building in Dothan, Alabama, United States
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.1 mi
Railway station in Headland, the United States of America
Water Works Standpipe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Water tower in Dothan, Alabama
George Washington Carver Interpretive Museum
Museum · 0.9 mi
305 North Foster Street
We-Sa 10:30-16:00; Mo,Tu,Su off
Howell School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Landmark Park
Park · 4.4 mi
Landmark Park, Alabama's Official Museum of Agriculture, is 135-acre park built to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of...
430 Landmark Drive, Dothan
Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00, Su 12:00-16:00
Emerald Lake Park
Park · 1.6 mi
1902 North Cherokee Avenue, Dothan
Mo-Su 06:00-19:00
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes177
Captain Hooks
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.8 mi
Captain Hook’s is a restaurant featuring online Seafood food ordering to Dothan, AL.
520 North Oates Street
Mo-Sa 10:00-10:00
Dakota Coffee Works
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.1 mi
Welcome to Dakota Coffee Works, established in 1995 in Dothan, AL! Serving the surrounding areas with a passion for exceptional coffee,...
2191 East Main Street, Dothan
Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
3050 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan
Mo 11:00-24:00; Tu-Fr 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Sa-Su...
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
3064 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Bird & Bean Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
144 North Foster Street, Dothan
Mo-Sa 06:30-17:30; Su off
Mom's Kitchen
Restaurant · Breakfast · 2.3 mi
1545 Westgate Parkway
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 06:20-01:30
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.1 mi
1912 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Rock N Roll Sushi
Restaurant · Asian, Japanese, Noodles, Ramen, Seafood, Sushi · 3.5 mi
103 Apple Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
San Marcos Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.2 mi
2695 South Oates Street, Dothan
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
165 more on the map.
Where to stay25
Churches and places of worship96
Cherry Street African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
308 North Cherry Street, Dothan
Shopping46
Gas and EV charging52
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare24
Southern Bone and Joint
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
345 Healthwest Drive, Dothan
Jack's Discount Drugs
Clinic and pharmacy · 7.2 mi
15073 US Highway 231, Midland City
Map of Dothan
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 43°F | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 49°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 55°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 87°F | 64°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 6.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 6.2 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 47°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 42°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dothan Rgnl Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dale County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-05: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Grimes 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Taylor 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Cowarts 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Kinsey 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Napier Field 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Webb 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Ozark 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Enterprise 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Eufaula 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Troy 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- DowntownDothan02, Prussian_Fool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dollar General on West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Citi Trends, Dothan, Alabama, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jack's on West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HoneySuckle Market, Dothan, Alabama, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houston County Administration Building, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Library, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Post Office, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Water Works Standpipe, Dothan, Alabama, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Dothan Eagle, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Masonic Lodge, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dothan Fire Station 10, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houston County Sheriff's Office, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dothan Landmarks Foundation plaque, Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houston County Courthouse, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountain on US82 BUS, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entertainment District Boundary, Troy and Foster Streets, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street clock on US82 BUS, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1905 Houston County Courthouse bell, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colby Building, Dothan, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse - Dothan, AL, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlantic Coastline Railroad Passenger Depot, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houston County masonic building corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houston County Sheriff's Office, corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Register of Historic Places plaque, Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houston County Sheriff's Office, corner stone and plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Federal Building and United States Courthouse corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Register of Historic Places plaque 2, Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alabama-Houston County Courthouse, Wmr36104, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Street clocks corner of Troy and Foster Streets, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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