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Dothan, Alabama

Great Place to Live. Work. Play.

Dothan serves as the hub of business, retail and healthcare services. The city and county population total over 95,600 within a market area of 515,000. Dothan’s location in the tri-state area offers a wide variety of employment and quality living opportunities.

A Perfect Climate for Living ... for Working ... for Play.

Located a few short miles from the Georgia state line and the gulf coast of Florida, Dothan is one of the Southeast’s most desirable cities to live in.

As the largest city in the Wiregrass region, Dothan is a center for progressive schools, quality healthcare, cultural variety and abundant recreation. Residents benefit from a low cost of living, with affordable housing choices in both urban and rural settings. In fact, home purchase prices average over 50 percent less than the national average.

An area of growth and opportunity.

The community has been successful in attracting diverse business and industry. Steady growth and stability characterize the business climate of the Wiregrass area. The unemployment rate is consistently below 3 percent, well below the state and national unemployment rates.

Today, diverse manufacturers and service companies, including Sony, Michelin, Dunbarton, Twitchell, Movie Gallery and PEMCO, add to a balanced economy. PEMCO, with over 900 employees ... and growing, is one of the top ten employers in southeast Alabama.

Workforce development and continuing education opportunities are the key components of the strong labor force that exists in the Dothan area. Local and area colleges provide general mechanical and specialized training as well as FAA approved A&P certification and licensing.

The Dothan area offers the best life has to offer.

You can find almost all you’re looking for in conveniences and services right here or just minutes away. The mild winters and the moderate year-round climate, with an average annual temperature of 72.8 degrees, provide a perfect backdrop for activities ranging from golf, tennis and softball to the National Peanut Festival in the fall. The beautiful white sand beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf Coast are only 90 minutes away. And if you hunt and fish, it doesn’t get any better.