Dawson Springs, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Caldwell County County

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,973 Population 514/sq mi density

$31,607 Median Income $20,609 per capita

$73,500 Home Value $119,650 Zillow

$546 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

76 Violent Crime/100K 1,747 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$31,607 median income, 3.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$73,500 home value, $546/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

76 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Dawson Springs (4)

CADIZ

STANDARD

1 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $35/night Reservable

Fishing, Boating, Picnicking, Day Use Area

Cadiz Park is located on the beautiful Lake Barkley near the town of Cadiz, Kentucky. The day-use area is a great spot for barbecuing, boating and fis...

Reserve

OLD KUTTAWA

STANDARD

3 sites 4.6/5 (5 reviews) $25–$45/night Reservable

Swimming Site, Fishing, Boating, Day Use Area

Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, near the narrow canal linking it to Kentucky Lake. Together, these two reservoi...

Reserve

HURRICANE CREEK

STANDARD

51 sites 4.3/5 (325 reviews) $16–$32/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING

Hurricane Creek Campground sits along the beautiful Lake Barkley, providing plenty of fresh air and recreation opportunities. While away the hours...

Reserve

LINTON

STANDARD

1 sites 3.0/5 (1 reviews) $35/night Reservable

SWIMMING SITE, VISITOR CENTER, CAMPING

Linton Recreation area is a day-use haven that sits on Lake Barkley near wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Whether it's a gathering of ...

Reserve