The Town FilesDover, Arkansas
City in Pope County · population 1,337 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,200
- Household income
- $32,332
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 32.5
Dover is a city of 1,337 people in Pope County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $112,200, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600).
How Dover ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dover is worth $112,200, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $32,332, which is more affordable than 21% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $816 a month. 68.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dover | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,200 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $816 | $792 |
| Median household income | $32,332 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.5% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Dover
| People | Dover | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 32.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.5% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 22.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 61.1% | 84.4% |
Weather in Dover
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.5 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dover since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 14, 1953 about 0.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 75 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 2, 2018.
Severe weather in Pope County since 1996
Pope County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3461: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pope County
Pope County had 26,851 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,324 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Dover itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Dover
3 public schools with 1,218 students, about 9.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 438 | 15.6 |
| DOVER HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 400 | 5.3 |
| DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 380 | 13.1 |
Towns near Dover
- Russellville, AR8.0 mi · 28,940 people · home $172,400
- London, AR8.5 mi · 936 people · home $99,800
- Pottsville, AR11.5 mi · 3,140 people · home $171,600
- Dardanelle, AR11.7 mi · 4,517 people · home $138,600
- Atkins, AR13.9 mi · 2,859 people · home $124,400
- Knoxville, AR14.0 mi · 660 people · home $125,700
- Lamar, AR16.2 mi · 1,719 people · home $161,700
- Clarksville, AR21.1 mi · 9,381 people · home $164,800
Dover questions
Is Dover, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dover scores better for retirees than 51% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 51%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Dover?
The median owner-occupied home in Dover is valued at $112,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,332, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $816 a month.
What is the weather like in Dover?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.5 inches of snow.
Does Dover get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dover since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 14, 1953. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)