Kentucky
Dawson Springs is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,973. Residents earn $31,607 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dawson Springs receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dawson Springs has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Dawson Springs is $31,607, 58% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Dawson Springs is $73,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $546 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Dawson Springs is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 36 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,417 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Dawson Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 8.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,607 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,609 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $842 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,817 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 380 |
| County GDP | $543M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,653 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.25% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $73,500 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $119,650 |
| Median List Price | $132,450 |
| Median List Price | $132,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $59 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $546 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,653 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.25% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,822/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 36.3/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 36.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,417.2/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 726.7/100K |
| Theft | 617.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 72.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 464 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1742°N, 87.6886°W |
| County FIPS | 21033 |
Winner: Republican by 58.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.0% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |