At a Glance
Median Income
$29,866
$29,265 per capita
Median Rent
$863/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
320 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dover residents earn a median household income of $29,866 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,265. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 617 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 876/100K.
Education
5.9% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population326
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density1,052/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$29,866
Per Capita$29,265
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$863
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$225,518
Housing Units233
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property876/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,036 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dover was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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