Beaver Dam, Kentucky

Quick Statistics

Beaver Dam is a community in Ohio County, Kentucky, home to about 3,524 people spread across 3.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,878 a year, and a typical home is worth about $167,900. About 30.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.

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3,524
Total Population
▲ up 3% since 2012
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3.04 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$29,878
Median Personal Income
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$167,900
Median Home Value
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30.3%
College Educated
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92.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 10.1 points since 2010
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Beaver Dam ranks number 111 of 552 in population, number 270 in median household income, number 218 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Beaver Dam typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 4 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Beaver Dam
# Town Distance Population
1.McHenry, KY3.2 mi.385
2.Hartford, KY3.5 mi.2,649
3.Centertown, KY6.8 mi.371
4.Rockport, KY7.8 mi.233
5.Rosine, KY8.3 mi.76
6.Rochester, KY13.5 mi.155
7.Island, KY15.2 mi.576
8.South Carrollton, KY15.4 mi.157
Frequently Asked Questions About Beaver Dam

What is the population of Beaver Dam, Kentucky?
Beaver Dam has a population of about 3,524 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Beaver Dam, Kentucky in?
Beaver Dam is located in Ohio County, Kentucky.

What is the median home value in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?
The median home value in Beaver Dam is about $167,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Beaver Dam is about $29,878 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Beaver Dam, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded in Ohio County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 4 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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