Health Profile of Dothan, Alabama
Dothan Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Dothan Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.8% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Dothan is 75.7 years, about 1.0 years longer than the Alabama average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 11.5%, higher than the Alabama average of 9.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.8% of residents, higher than the Alabama average of 23.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
24,169 residents in Dothan are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,419 407 men · 1,012 women
- 75–84 3,628 1,504 men · 2,124 women
- 65–74 6,473 2,856 men · 3,618 women
- 50–64 12,649 5,862 men · 6,787 women
Younger residents
14,655 residents in Dothan are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,428 2,423 boys · 2,005 girls
- 7–12 4,237 2,265 boys · 1,972 girls
- 3–7 3,383 1,786 boys · 1,597 girls
- 0–3 2,607 1,351 boys · 1,256 girls
About 4,732 residents in Dothan (7.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Dothan | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.9% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Dothan are about the same as in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Dothan | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.6% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.4% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Dothan are about the same as in Alabama.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 115,102 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 462.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dothan is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.39 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Dothan is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Dothan, Alabama has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Alabama, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Dothan, Alabama.
How healthy is Dothan, Alabama?
Dothan, Alabama has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Dothan, Alabama?
People in Dothan, Alabama can expect to live 75.7 years on average, 1.0 years longer than the Alabama average of 74.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Dothan, Alabama?
11.5% of residents in Dothan, Alabama have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 2.3 points above the Alabama rate of 9.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Dothan, Alabama?
41.9% of adults in Dothan, Alabama are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 0.5 points above the Alabama rate of 41.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Dothan, Alabama go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 115,102 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 462.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dothan is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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