Houston County is lying in the state of Alabama. With an area of 581 square miles, Houston County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 8,878 residents. Houston County's population density of urban makes it one of the least heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Dothan, with a population of 69,802.

Houston County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Houston County residents is $34,090, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in Alabama. In keeping with this, the average house price in Houston County is $76,582, slightly above the state average of $81,737.    Continued below...