Dover, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mason County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
258
Population
600/sq mi density
$65,250
Median Income
$22,922 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$193,940 Zillow
$594
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,250 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $594/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dover experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 536 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7567°N, 83.8883°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mason County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.0").