Dawson Springs, KY

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.

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

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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 (80% below avg)

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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UFO Sightings

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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Historic Markers

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2 reported haunted locations found near Dawson Springs, KY.

Name	Description
Lick Creek Cemetery	Numerous incidents have been reported over the years at this small cemetery just outside Dawson Springs. Glowing eyes, ghosts of the dead, things appearing and disappearing.
Olney Road	McNeeley graveyard - about 3 miles down Olney Road. A road to the right Walter Calvert road. Up the road about 1 mile a grave yard on right named McNeeley. You will hear a baby crying at night. - Always get permission or tell the proper authorities before exploring this site after hours.