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Dover, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pope County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,932 Population 683/sq mi density
$33,491 Median Income $20,379 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $212,611 Zillow
$801 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
558 Violent Crime/100K 2,092 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,491 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $801/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation409 ft (125 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density683/sq mi
Coordinates35.3910°N, 93.1142°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPope County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 70 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 76 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 68 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 69 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 70 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 81 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 70 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 69 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 104 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 69 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 110 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 69 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 25 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 70 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 67 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 68 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 69 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 68 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 68 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,351 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 80 km 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 77 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 33 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 84 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 64 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 71 km 6
May 26, 2024 EF3 87 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 38 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 32 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 48 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 47 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 66 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 79 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 73 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 38 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 77 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 91 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 67 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 38 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 53 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 67 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in

Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.5").

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