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Dover, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mason County County
Dover, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Dover a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dover residents earn a median household income of $65,250 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,922. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 717 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,814. Median rent is $594/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,464/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.