Dawson Springs, Kentucky

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dawson Springs Almanac

Dawson Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dawson Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dawson Springs residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dawson Springs, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Dawson Springs High Schools (2004)

DAWSON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
317 ELI ST
270-797-2957
Serves 187 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

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