I would. You have good criteria. "average or above looking, caring and friendly"
Your work place does not have any candidate? Usually partners are found in Uni, work place, social activities or among groups of friends.
Forget about dating apps..As a guy, many guys in dating apps are looking for short term hook up. In short, sex. Because we guys know that the girls in those app are very open.
Join volunteer activities like maybe clean the beach/environment, if you are into animals then find out what activities they have, etc
If you are into sports like badminton, join in random group play, there are apps for that like AFA. Or join clubs that you are interested in, drawing, chess etc.

At least you will be able to find someone that has close interest with you easier to match up rather than rubbish guys from dating apps.

Next thing is when you join those activities, if you are interested in someone, you need to start do your magic. Get closer, make initiatives. Don't wait for guys to make the first move. And of course make known to them that you are single not by announcing but in a subtle way where they can get it.
Such as like "holiday is coming, do you have any plans? I am thinking to go to XXX but it's kinda bored to go alone"
Or if u want to find out if someone is married especially at this age of yours, dont straight as are you single. U can use "how many kids you have?", then the opposite will say, I don't have kids. or I am not married.
Well, at the age of 40 to have kids, is still alright. You know your body best. If it's ready, it is. Else just enjoy married live without kids.