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About Dora
City in Alabama, United StatesDora is a city in Walker County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dora had a population of 2,297. Coal mining took place in the area.
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Housing in Dora
The typical Dora home is worth about $186,000, up 1.4% in a year, 23% below the Alabama typical home.
Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Dora
Safety Grade C-
Dora reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 80% report less.
Health in Dora
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Schools in Dora
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The public schools Dora’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 66% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.
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