Dawson Springs, KY
Living in Dawson Springs
Bikeability9
Walkability34
Commute63
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports19
Hospitals50
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation-138 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate48%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income-$1.9k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office14%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value+$8.3k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$397Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dawson Springs
United States45
Kentucky26
Hopkins County10
Property Crime in Dawson Springs
United States48
Kentucky41
Hopkins County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson Springs
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding65
Tornado41
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dawson Springs, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dawson Springs, KY
Crofton Amish Parochial School
13 miles, SE
Honey Locust
16 miles, S
Christ the King Catholic School
17 miles, NE
Grace Baptist School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Dawson Springs, KY
Austin Peay State University
48 miles, SE
Kentucky Wesleyan College
50 miles, NE
Brescia University
52 miles, NE
Murray State University
52 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dawson Springs, KY
Caldwell Medical Center
13 miles, W
Baptist Health Madisonville
16 miles, NE
Trigg County Hospital
22 miles, S
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Dawson Springs, KY
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
48 miles, NE
Barkley Regional Airport
60 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
61 miles, N
Nashville International Airport
92 miles, SE