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 · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.