2009 · Doverffd · Wikimedia Commons
Dover’s story
194 years in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1832Dover is settled
- 2005ARMap-doton-Dover
- 2009Doverffd
- 2018Crow Mountain Petroglyph
DoverAR
A town of 1,795, settled in 1832. Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Photolitherland (talk) Chris Litherland · CC BY 3.0
Population
1,795
−3% since 2010
Typical home
$222K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$32K
median
Median age
32.5
years
Jobs based here
491
Balanced
What makes Dover stand out
The 3 things Dover does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Dover
Health
91% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than AR on 0 measures, worse on 4.
ASchool Grade
Schools
Better than 91%
of AR districts
School Grade A.
2009 · DoverffdHistory
Settled in 1832
3 archive photos, postcards and papers
Archive photos and papers going back 194 years.
Dover’s report card
Now in Dover
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Heavy Rain and Fog/Mist
H 77° · L 60°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dover. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Dover beats the Arkansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Arkansas
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Dover | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27% | 18.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32.2% | 28.5% |
St. Marys Regional Medical Center
7.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
35th
percentile among AR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Dover’s public schools outperform 91% of Arkansas districts
The public schools Dover’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 91% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Elementary School | PK–4 | 455 | A |
| Dover Middle School | 5–8 | 375 | A− |
| Dover High School | 9–12 | 375 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
1
paid flood claims since 2011
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Dover has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–52°
Spring48–72°
Summer68–91°
Fall49–73°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Dover
Most working residents leave Dover for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Russellville (42%), Little Rock (6%) and Clarksville (3%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Dover5%
Russellville42%
Little Rock6%
Clarksville3%
Conway3%
10 mi
median commute distance
491
jobs based in Dover
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Dover
Dover's reported crime rate is well below Arkansas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Dover2.2
Arkansas5.9
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Dover10.3
Arkansas19.7
U.S.17.7
3
violent crimes reported in 2024
14
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Dover home is worth about $222K
The typical Dover home is worth about $222,000, up 1.7% in a year, close to the Arkansas typical home.
$222KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dover$222K
Arkansas$227K
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0.1% of Dover is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 2 of 1,804 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dover City Park | — | 8 |
| 2. Ozark-Saint Francis National Forest | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Dover
City in Arkansas, United States
Dover is a town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,337 at the 2020 census. Dover is located in the Arkansas River Valley, and is part of the Russellville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1832
- Population
- 1,337
- Area
- 2.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 446 ft
- ZIP code
- 72837
- Area code
- 479
More about Dover
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