Most working residents leave Doraville for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Atlanta (20%), Sandy Springs (7%) and Chamblee (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Atlanta

20%

Sandy Springs

Chamblee

Dunwoody

5%Work in townlive and work in Doraville 10 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 11,852Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Doraville →

Health in Doraville

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 69% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Georgia

9better than GA·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▲ 1▼ 2 close Habits all close Care 6▼ 1 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4.2%Fewer adults who have had cancerGA 7% · better 16.3%Fewer adults with arthritisGA 24.6% · better 25.6%More uninsured adultsGA 13.1% · worse

Care nearby

Saint Joseph's Hospital of AtlantaAtlanta · 4.7 mi · ER

Mercy Care ChambleeAtlanta · 2.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Doraville

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes

8Does Doraville flood?paid flood claims since 1979 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Doraville MapDoraville vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Doraville

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Doraville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

55° / 35°Winter

72° / 49°Spring

88° / 67°Summer

73° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Doraville get?About 2 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 9, with the last in spring around Mar 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Doraville

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C⁻

School Grade C-

The public schools Doraville’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 81% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictDeKalb CountySchools6

Doraville United Elementary School DElementary · Grades PK–5 · 1,003 students Oakcliff Elementary School CElementary · Grades PK–5 · 621 students Hightower Elementary School DElementary · Grades PK–5 · 604 students Northwoods Montessori School - DoravilleElementary · Grades 5 · 66 students Sequoyah Middle School DMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 1,713 students Tapestry Public Charter School CHigh · Grades 6–12 · 300 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 GA. Ratings are from neighbors.