Kentucky
Beaver Dam is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 3,526. Residents earn $52,546 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Beaver Dam receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Beaver Dam has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Beaver Dam is $52,546, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Beaver Dam is $155,800, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Beaver Dam is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 869 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Beaver Dam enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.4% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,546 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,154 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,304 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 516 |
| County GDP | $1,077M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,014 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.29% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $155,800 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $152,421 |
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.5% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,014 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.29% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 56.1/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 28.0/100K |
| Assault | 28.0/100K |
| Total Property | 869.3/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 28.0/100K |
| Theft | 841.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 409 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4038°N, 86.8736°W |
| County FIPS | 21183 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.2% |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |