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Dover, IL

Illinois

Dover is a small town in Illinois with a population of 122. Residents earn $44,766 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
122 Population 452/sq mi density
$44,766 Median Income $31,984 per capita
$108,900 Home Value
$825 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,766 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $825/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,766
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $108,900
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Dover Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population122
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans97.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,766
Per Capita$31,984
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,598M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units70
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking18.1%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation746 ft (227 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband69.0%
Libraries14

Is Dover a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dover receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dover offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dover is $44,766, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dover is $108,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Dover experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Dover has a population of 122 with a density of 452 people per square mile. The median age is 59.0 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 4.1% Hispanic.

Population

122
Total Population
452
People / sq mi
59.0yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Dover vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dover vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dover is $44,766, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Dover vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,766
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,984
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
IRS Avg AGI$67,389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)771
County GDP$1,598M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare60
Retail95
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.4 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dover is $108,900, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,900
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden17.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%
Housing Units70
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Effective Rate4.93%
In Dover, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 18.1% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dover vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.4%
COPD8.3%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.1%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.9%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,192
Dentists1:2,736
Mental Health1:1,056
Checkup Rate74.7%
Dental Visits55.8%
Premature Death8,701/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access66.2%
Healthcare Facilities60
Dover has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.8 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall28.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation746 ft (227 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates41.4342°N, 89.3958°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.3-point margin. 69.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 24.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+6.7%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density452/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants77
Retail Stores95

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.4 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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