Slocomb, AL: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Slocomb is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,082. The community is named after postmaster Frank W. Slocomb. Slocomb incorporated in 1901. Slocomb calls itself the "home of the tomato." Slocomb High School mascot is the "Redtop".

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Town numbers

ZIP code36375

Area code334

Living in Slocomb

Housing in Slocomb

$131K▲ 3.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Slocomb home is worth about $131,000, up 3.2% in a year, 46% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Slocomb

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Slocomb's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Slocomb 0.9

Alabama 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Slocomb 10.5

Alabama 15

U.S. 15.5

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

Health in Slocomb

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 27% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

16worse than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

23.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse 11.8%More adults with COPDAL 8% · worse 21%More smokersAL 15.1% · worse

Care nearby

Flowers HospitalDothan · 11.9 mi · ER

Slocomb Family Health CenterSlocomb · 0.5 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 Slocomb · CMS · HRSAHealth in Slocomb →

Schools in Slocomb

All Slocomb schools →

A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Slocomb’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictGeneva CountySchools3

Slocomb Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 609 students Slocomb Middle School B+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 265 students Slocomb High School C-High · Grades 9–12 · 354 students

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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