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Dover, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Tuscarawas County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
13,094 Population 2,261/sq mi density
$61,918 Median Income $33,431 per capita
$172,600 Home Value $223,684 Zillow
$1,004 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
110 Violent Crime/100K 604 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,918 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,600 home value, $1,004/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% 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 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation910 ft (277 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density2,261/sq mi
Coordinates40.5300°N, 81.4810°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTuscarawas County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 47.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 141 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 128 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 84 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 143 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 136 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 140 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 136 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 147 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 112 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 70 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 143 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 141 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 70 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 113 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 73 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 132 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 139 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 143 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 54 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

332 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 649 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 80 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 91 km 9
May 2, 1983 EF3 90 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 35 km 1
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 95 km 2
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 72 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 55 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 27 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.2").

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