Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1875. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama metropolitan area. Since 1940, it has been the largest city of Geneva County, and had a population of 4,292 as of the 2020 census.

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How Geneva ranks

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#7Cheapest rent in AL #12Most affordable in AL #40Closest to a top hospital in AL All AL rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code36340

Area code334

Living in Geneva

Housing in Geneva

$140K▼ 1.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Geneva home is worth about $140,000, down 1.8% in a year, 42% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Geneva

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Geneva's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Geneva 0.2

Alabama 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Geneva 13.2

Alabama 15

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Geneva

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About one in 3 of Geneva’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Dothan (8%), Enterprise (6%) and Montgomery (2%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Dothan

Enterprise

Montgomery

Hartford

34%Work in townlive and work in Geneva 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 2,161Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Geneva →

Health in Geneva

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Alabama

1better than AL·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 2▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

81.1%More adults treating high blood pressureAL 78% · better 13.8%More adults with COPDAL 8% · worse

Care nearby

Wiregrass Medical CenterGeneva · 1.1 mi · ER

Geneva Family Health CenterGeneva · 1.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

2 hospitals · 1 health center in Geneva →

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

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

Natural hazards in Geneva

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

97Does Geneva flood?paid flood claims since 1978 10Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Geneva

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

Climate in Geneva

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Geneva has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 40°Winter

79° / 54°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

79° / 55°Fall

How much snow does Geneva get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 7, with the last in spring around Mar 23.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 Geneva →

Schools in Geneva

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Geneva’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 71% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#56Best public schoolsof 180 in AL

DistrictGeneva CitySchools4

Mulkey Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 562 students Geneva Middle School B+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 298 students Geneva High School C+High · Grades 9–12 · 369 students Geneva Regional Career Technical CenterHigh · Grades 10–12

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.