Black is a town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. Incorporated in 1905, it is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census, the population was 221, an increase over the figure of 207 tabulated in 2010. Despite its name, the town of Black is 100% Non-Hispanic White. The town was actually named after George W. Black, who was an early settler within the area around the town.

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Town numbers

ZIP code36314

Area code334

Living in Black

Housing in Black

$185K▼ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Black home is worth about $185,000, down 0.8% in a year, 24% below the Alabama typical home.

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Work & commute in Black

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Most working residents leave Black for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Dothan (25%), Hartford (12%) and Enterprise (8%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Dothan

25%

Hartford

12%

Enterprise

Geneva

0%Work in townlive and work in Black 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Black →

Health in Black

Compared with Alabama

4better than AL·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.2%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offAL 9.6% · better 11.1%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityAL 13.9% · better 9.4%More adults who have had cancerAL 8.2% · worse

Care nearby

Wiregrass Medical CenterGeneva · 9.2 mi · ER

Geneva Family Health CenterGeneva · 9.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Black · CMS · HRSAHealth in Black →

Natural hazards in Black

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Black flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Black

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Black →

Climate in Black

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Black has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 40°Winter

79° / 54°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Black get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 20, with the last in spring around Mar 10.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Black →