Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Dover is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,080. Residents earn $72,616 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dover receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Dover offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dover is $72,616, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Dover is $199,300, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $681 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Dover is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 139 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 974 per 100,000, 50% below the national average.
24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Dover enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,616 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,173 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,397 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 266 |
| County GDP | $1,164M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,536 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.27% |
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $199,300 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,498 |
| Census Median Rent | $681 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,536 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.27% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,355/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Total Violent | 139.1/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 69.5/100K |
| 1004% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 69.5/100K |
| Total Property | 973.6/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 139.1/100K |
| Theft | 834.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.8 inches |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4816°N, 87.8438°W |
| County FIPS | 47161 |
Winner: Republican by 63.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.3% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 540/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |