At a Glance
Median Income
$65,250
$22,922 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $193,940
Median Rent
$594/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% 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
3.3 / 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 $65,250 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,922. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above 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 $193,940. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population258
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,250
Per Capita$22,922
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,543M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$594
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$193,940
Housing Units125
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation536 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dover was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.