Beaver Dam, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,526 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,546 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$549 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ohio County
2
Kentucky
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ohio County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 33
Feb 4 2 37
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 57
May 6 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 1 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KY State Senate District 5, KY State House District 14, KY
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Schools

Beaver Dam Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Ohio County Middle School
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Ohio County High School
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Kentucky Wesleyan College
27 miles, N • 1.9 star
Brescia University
28 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Ohio County Hospital
3 miles, N • 4.1 star
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
28 miles, N • 4.1 star
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
32 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
57 miles, N • 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
89 miles, S • 3.7 star
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