At a Glance
Median Income
$44,766
$31,984 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $165,646
Median Rent
$825/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.1% smoking rate
How Dover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dover a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dover residents earn a median household income of $44,766 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,984. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,646. Median rent is $825/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.3% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population122
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,766
Per Capita$31,984
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$825
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$165,646
Housing Units70
Rent Burden17.9%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation746 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Dover was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.