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Dawson Springs, KY


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Dawson Springs, Kentucky

Dawson Springs, Kentucky, in Hopkins county, is 47 miles NW of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 85 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,980.

The People and Families of Dawson Springs

In Dawson Springs, about 51% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Dawson Springs, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dawson Springs had a median family income of $27,872.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Dawson Springs gave more campaign money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dawson Springs Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Dawson Springs. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Dawson Springs?

Commuting

In Dawson Springs, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

Dawson Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Dawson Springs Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Dawson Springs Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Dawson Springs, KY

Comparing Dawson Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity43
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home11
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime54
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