The Town FilesDover, Tennessee
City in Stewart County · population 1,826 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,500
- Household income
- $75,190
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.4
Dover is a city of 1,826 people in Stewart County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $203,500, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Tennessee towns, better for retirees than 95% of Tennessee towns, hipper than 88% of Tennessee towns.
How Dover ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dover is worth $203,500, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $75,190, which is more affordable than 84% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $743 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dover | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,500 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $743 | $863 |
| Median household income | $75,190 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dover
| People | Dover | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 88.2% |
Weather in Dover
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 54.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dover since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 10, 2021 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 8, 2024.
Severe weather in Stewart County since 1996
Stewart County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Stewart County
Stewart County had 3,023 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,634 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Dover itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Dover
4 public schools with 1,527 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Co High School | 9-12 | 589 | 17.3 |
| Dover Elementary | PK-5 | 493 | 15.9 |
| Stewart County Middle School | 6-8 | 445 | 16.5 |
| Stewart County Adult High School | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Dover
- Tennessee Ridge, TN12.1 mi · 1,332 people · home $171,800
- Erin, TN14.0 mi · 1,224 people · home $202,900
- Fort Campbell North, KY23.9 mi · 12,825 people · home —
- Cadiz, KY26.3 mi · 2,540 people · home $149,800
- Oak Grove, KY26.9 mi · 7,931 people · home $148,700
- Waverly, TN27.0 mi · 4,297 people · home $171,900
- Puryear, TN27.3 mi · 706 people · home $125,000
- Murray, KY28.0 mi · 17,307 people · home $195,000
Dover questions
Is Dover, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dover scores better for retirees than 95% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 82%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Dover?
The median owner-occupied home in Dover is valued at $203,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,190, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $743 a month.
What is the weather like in Dover?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Dover get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dover since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 10, 2021. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)