Dover, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Stewart County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,080 Population 540/sq mi density
$72,616 Median Income $30,173 per capita
$199,300 Home Value $261,076 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,616 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,300 home value, $681/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation478 ft (146 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density540/sq mi
Coordinates36.4816°N, 87.8438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStewart County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (May) 6.03"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.56"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience15.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 4, 2025.

Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 112 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 147 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 150 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 139 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 148 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 115 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 122 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 126 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 130 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 110 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 146 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 147 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 122 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 142 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 114 km
Mar 19, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.2 123 km
Nov 29, 1996 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 146 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 124 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,289 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 90 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 44 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 59 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 35 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 87 km 5
May 10, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 93 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 98 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 74 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 12 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 44 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 43 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 23 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 30 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 48 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 60 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 21 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 60 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 21 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 64 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Driest
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.6 in

Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.6").

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