Situated in the southeastern corner of Alabama, Dothan is part of Dale County, Henry County, and Houston County. More than one-fourth of the U.S. peanut crop is produced in the city, which has lead to its nickname as "The Peanut Capital of the World."

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Data displayed here are from 2021 <a href="https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/" target="_blank">American Community Survey</a> (ACS) 5-year estimates provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Racial/ethnic subgroups are included based on both ACS data availability and expert consultation.

Displaying these data required numerous decisions, including how to categorize racial/ethnic groups and when to include foreign-born data. For a full explanation of these decisions, click <a href="/story/1484" target="_blank">here</a>.

These maps show where persons in different racial/ethnic and age groups reside within city neighborhoods. Policymakers, community-based organizations, city residents, and others working in these communities can use these data to help direct outreach and resources intended to promote and advocate for health among these groups. These data are not linked to the other metrics on the Dashboard.

These data tables describe the age and race/ethnicity demographic distribution of the city’s population. Policymakers, community-based organizations, city residents, and others working in these communities can use these data to target outreach and resources intended to promote and advocate for health among these groups. These data are not linked to the other metrics on the Dashboard.

Breast Cancer Deaths	Cardiovascular Disease Deaths	Colorectal Cancer Deaths

Diabetes	Firearm Homicides	Firearm Suicides

Frequent Mental Distress	Frequent Physical Distress	High Blood Pressure

Life Expectancy	Low Birthweight	Obesity

Opioid Overdose Deaths	Premature Deaths (All Causes)

Absenteeism	Broadband Connection	Children in Poverty

Credit Insecurity Index	High School Completion	Income Inequality

Neighborhood Racial/Ethnic Segregation	Racial/Ethnic Diversity	Rent Burden

Third-Grade Reading Scores	Unemployment - Annual, Neighborhood-Level	Unemployment - Current, City-Level

Binge Drinking	Physical Inactivity	Smoking

Teen Births

Air Pollution - Ozone	Air Pollution - Particulate Matter	Housing with Potential Lead Risk

Lead Exposure Risk Index	Park Access	Walkability

Dental Care	Prenatal Care	Preventive Services, 65+

Routine Checkup, 18+	Uninsured

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