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Measure DothanAlabama, United States Remove Dothan Jackson (MS)Mississippi, United States Remove Jackson (MS)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 4.9 6.4
Connector Score 5.4 6.1
Safety 5.0 5.5
Affordability 7.9 9.9
Transportation 5.0 8.5
Car-free friendliness 2.5 6.0
Walkability 4.0 4.9
Things to do 5.5 6.0
Food & dining 4.0 5.6
Places to stay 5.5 5.8
Nature & outdoors 2.0 5.5
Scenic value 3.0 5.5
Family friendliness 4.5 7.1
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.6 4.8
Nightlife 3.8 3.6
Remote-work friendliness 5.7 6.4
Road-trip convenience 6.0 5.6
Train-trip convenience 1.0 5.3
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $88 $107
Mid-range $128 $163
Luxury $202 $276
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 86 62
Typical 1-bedroom rent $875 $1,010
Median home price $225,000 $139,900
Population 72K 141K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Train Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Dothan — 6 h 54 min details
Character
Best for — History, Budget stays
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Demand is the National Peanut Festival… Peak: State Fair, legislative session, and co…

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