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Dover Base Housing, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,026
Population
4,035/sq mi density
$71,181
Median Income
$28,348 per capita
$1,953
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
642
Violent Crime/100K
4,975 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,181 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
642 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dover Base Housing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1163°N, 75.4830°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kent County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Dover Base Housing has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").