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Dover

A township of 2,546 people in Union County, Ohio
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Thomas Hurst Residence, 31156 Detroit Road
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Thomas Hurst Residence, 31156 Detroit Road

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About Dover

Township in Ohio, US
2,326Population
22.9 sq miArea
991 ftElevation

Dover Township is one of the fourteen townships of Union County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,326 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Dover for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (22%), Marysville (16%) and Dublin (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Columbus
22%
Marysville
16%
Dublin
6%
Allen
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dover →

Health in Dover

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

15better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Memorial HospitalMarysville · 5 mi · ER
Walnut Street Health CenterMarysville · 4.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 43040 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dover →

Natural hazards in Dover

41
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dover →

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Dover has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Ostrander BranchOstrander · 3.7 miles · 39 hrs a week
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