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Houston County
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Houston County, Alabama is a tranquil, close-knit region in the southeastern corner of the state, centered around the city of Dothan. It combines rural beauty, Southern hospitality, and small-town amenities with easy access to nature and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
18,843
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.15°, -85.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,005
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
65
English
95
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-8.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1321 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DHN
Distance
23 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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