Dawson Springs, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Caldwell County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,973
Population
514/sq mi density
$31,607
Median Income
$20,609 per capita
$73,500
Home Value
$118,383 Zillow
$546
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
94
Violent Crime/100K
655 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$31,607 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,500 home value, $546/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caldwell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Dawson Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.5").