Kentucky
Dover is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 258. Residents earn $65,250 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dover receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Dover offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dover is $65,250, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Dover is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Dover experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 17.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,250 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,922 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $964 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,514 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 717 |
| County GDP | $1,543M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,010 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.54% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $184,814 |
| Census Median Rent | $594 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,010 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.54% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,340/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 536 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7567°N, 83.8883°W |
| County FIPS | 21161 |
Winner: Republican by 43.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.6% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |