Dawson Springs, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,973 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,607 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$73,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$365 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$395 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hopkins County
1
Madisonville Urban Area
1
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hopkins County
2
Madisonville Urban Area
2
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 35
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 1 37

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 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 4, KY State House District 4, KY
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Schools

Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Dawson Springs Elementary
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
West Hopkins School
9 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Madisonville Community College
16 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Hopkinsville Community College
23 miles, S • 1.4 star
Ross College-Hopkinsville
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
North Central Institute
41 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Health Madisonville
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
24 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
60 miles, W • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
60 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
92 miles, S • 3.7 star
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