Dover, TN

Dover, Tennessee

Dover, Tennessee is 26 miles W of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 62 miles W of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Stewart county. The population of the city is 1,442.

The People and Families of Dover

In Dover, about 52% of adults are married. Adults in Dover are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Dover.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dover had a median family income of $42,266.

Political Inclinations

Among Dover political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $350. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Dover Housing

Of the housing in Dover, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Dover offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Tennessee.

Commuting

In Dover, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Dover, TN

Comparing Dover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dover Almanac

Dover Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dover Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dover, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dover Public Libraries

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Dover High Schools (2004)

STEWART COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
P O BOX 422
931-232-5179
Serves 632 students.

Dover Colleges

(List of All Tennessee Colleges)

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