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Hopkins County

Population in July 2008: 2,903. Population change since 2000: -2.6%
 

Males: 1,327  (45.7%)
Females: 1,576  (54.3%)

Median resident age:  40.3 years
Kentucky median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 42408.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $26,794 (it was $22,670 in 2000)
Dawson Springs:  $26,794
Kentucky:  $41,538

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $17,750

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $57,094 (it was $39,000 in 2000)
Dawson Springs:  $57,094
Kentucky:  $118,400

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $74,554; Detached houses: $80,656; Townhouses or other attached units: $35,758; In 2-unit structures: $15,018; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $31,904; Mobile homes: $25,643

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Races in Dawson Springs:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • Black (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Dawson Springs: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (29.3%), Irish (9.0%), English (6.7%), German (4.0%), French (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/09/1832

Elevation: 414 feet

Land area: 3.94 square miles.

Population density: 736 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Dawson Springs

  • High school or higher: 60.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 10.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dawson Springs city

  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 57.7%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

23 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.8%
Kentucky:  2.0%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Dawson Springs, Kentucky in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Dawson Springs to the number of sex offenders is 581 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Dawson Springs:  0.8% ($299)
Kentucky:  0.8% ($610)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (46.1 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (86.9 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (322.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: St. Charles, KY (2.7 miles ), Princeton, KY (3.4 miles ), Earlington, KY (3.5 miles ), Mortons Gap, KY (3.6 miles ), Nortonville, KY (3.6 miles ), Crofton, KY (3.8 miles ), Nebo, KY (3.9 miles ), Madisonville, KY (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 37.17 N, Longitude: 87.69 W

Area code: 270

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Crime in Dawson Springs by Year
Type 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Murders 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 01430
    per 100,000 0.033.4134.4101.80.0
Robberies 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 62113
    per 100,000 200.166.833.633.9103.4
Burglaries 1118191131
    per 100,000 366.9601.6638.4373.31069.0
Thefts 1914121833
    per 100,000 633.8467.9403.2610.81137.9
Auto thefts 51131
    per 100,000 166.833.433.6101.834.5
Arson N/A300N/A
    per 100,000 N/A100.30.00.0N/A
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 104.4103.6177.8146.9143.8

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 9 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.72
US city average:  3.00

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -188 (-5.9%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (13%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (26%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Child care workers (4%)



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Dawson Springs-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1968, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.8 miles away from the Dawson Springs city center killed 2 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/4/1964, a category 4 tornado 34.7 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Dawson Springs-area historical earthquake activity is near Kentucky state average. It is 81% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 89.2 miles away from Dawson Springs center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 90.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 83.2 miles away from Dawson Springs center
On 2/5/1994 at 14:55:37, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 LG, 4.2 MD, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 83.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/7/2000 at 14:08:49, a magnitude 4.0 (3.3 MB, 4.0 LG, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 55.4 miles away from Dawson Springs center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Dawson Springs:
  • CALDWELL CO HOSP (about 11 miles; PRINCETON, KY)
  • REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR OF HOPKINS CO (about 16 miles; MADISONVILLE, KY)
  • CRITTENDEN CO HOSP (about 24 miles; MARION, KY)

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Airports located in Dawson Springs:
Local government website: WWW.DAWSONSPRINGS.COM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dawson Springs:
  • AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; CLARKSVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,744)
  • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; MURRAY, KY; FT enrollment: 7,676)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (about 56 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 7,510)
  • UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE (about 56 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,440)
  • TRINITY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-TRINITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; NEWBURGH, IN; FT enrollment: 2,986)
  • WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; BOWLING GREEN, KY; FT enrollment: 12,806)
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 79 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 4,255)
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Public elementary/middle school in Dawson Springs:
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Church in Dawson Springs: Walnut Grove Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Rosedale Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: North Fork Hurricane Creek (A), East Fork Hurricane Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Dawson Springs Museum and Art Center (127 South Main Street).

Hotel: Springs Inn (Highway 62).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Dawson Springs and their reported violations in the past:

SOUTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 9260, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between JUL-25-2003 and AUG-06-2003, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-06-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and JUL-17-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-01-2001), St Compliance achieved (JUL-17-2001)
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between JUL-01-2001 and JUL-17-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-01-2001), St Compliance achieved (JUL-17-2001)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-01-1993 and SEP-09-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-01-1993), St Public Notif requested (JUL-01-1993), St Public Notif received (SEP-09-1994), St Compliance achieved (SEP-09-1994), St Public Notif requested (NOV-03-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-03-1999), St Public Notif issued (NOV-17-1999)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER (Population served: 3894, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2004 and SEP-2004, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2004), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-11-2004), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2004 and JUN-2004, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-10-2004), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-10-2004), St Public Notif received (SEP-28-2004), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2004 and MAR-2004, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-27-2004), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-27-2004), St Public Notif received (JUL-14-2004), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2003 and MAR-2003, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (APR-30-2003), St Public Notif requested (APR-30-2003), St Formal NOV issued (APR-30-2003), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2003)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2002 and DEC-2002, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-31-2003), St Public Notif requested (JAN-31-2003), St Public Notif received (MAR-28-2003), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2003)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In SEP-2001. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-31-2001), St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-2001), St Compliance achieved (NOV-19-2001), St Public Notif received (NOV-19-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between APR-2003 and JUN-2003, Contaminant: Carbon, Total-Organic. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-31-2003), St Public Notif requested (JUL-31-2003), St Compliance achieved (AUG-14-2003), St Public Notif received (AUG-14-2003)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2003 and MAR-2003, Contaminant: Carbon, Total-Organic. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-30-2003), St Public Notif requested (APR-30-2003), St Public Notif received (APR-30-2003), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2003)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between OCT-2002 and DEC-2002, Contaminant: Carbon, Total-Organic. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-31-2003), St Public Notif requested (JAN-31-2003), St Public Notif received (MAR-28-2003), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2003)
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In JAN-1998. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-01-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-25-1998), St Public Notif requested (FEB-25-1998)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and AUG-18-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-01-1994), St Public Notif requested (JAN-01-1994), St Compliance achieved (AUG-18-1994), St Public Notif issued (AUG-18-1994), St Public Notif requested (NOV-03-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-03-1999), St Public Notif issued (NOV-17-1999)
  • 16 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Kentucky:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.0%
Whole state:  69.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  27.1%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  9.4%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dawson Springs, KY


175 people in nursing homes


Dawson Springs compared to Kentucky state average:

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  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Dawson Springs (2009 data):
  • Integra Bank National Association: Dawson Springs Branch at 50 Oak Heights, branch established on 1999-02-22. Info updated 2007-07-24: Bank assets: $3,348.8 mil, Deposits: $2,346.9 mil, headquarters in Evansville, IN, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 79 total offices, Holding Company: Integra Bank Corporation
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Dawson Springs Branch at 119 South Main Street, branch established on 1907-01-01. Info updated 2008-11-25: Bank assets: $261,775.6 mil, Deposits: $171,980.0 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2849 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Fifth Third Bank: Dawson Springs Branch at 100 E. Arcadia St, branch established on 1958-06-09. Info updated 2008-11-05: Bank assets: $54,116.4 mil, Deposits: $39,964.9 mil, headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 851 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp



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2004 Presidential Election results in Hopkins County Kentucky:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Dawson Springs

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 57.24%
Here57.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Catholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents61.8%11.7%4.9%4.7%2.6%
Congregations40.0%14.7%5.3%3.2%4.2%
NameAssemblies of GodChurches of ChristCumberland Presbyterian ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents2.6%1.9%1.5%1.5%6.7%
Congregations4.2%4.2%4.2%1.1%18.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,747$20,9641$186
Other Government Administration 1$3,290$39,4807$1,771
Police Protection - Officers 3$9,150$36,6000$0
Police - Other 3$6,965$27,8602$813
Firefighters 0$0 2$498
Solid Waste Management 4$6,925$20,7750$0
Sewerage 2$4,937$29,6220$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,151$13,8120$0
Water Supply 7$17,648$30,2540$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$261
Totals for Government 22$51,813$28,26213$3,529



Dawson Springs government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $272,000
    Solid Waste Management: $160,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $296,000
    Parks & Recreation: $35,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $566,000
    Police Protection: $352,000
    Sewerage: $171,000
    Regular Highways: $131,000
    Financial Administration: $116,000
    Solid Waste Management: $79,000
    Parks & Recreation: $75,000
    Central Staff Services: $35,000
    Fire Protection: $32,000
    Housing & Community Development: $6,000
    General - Other: $5,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $25,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $41,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $32,000
    All Other: $5,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $2,541,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $680,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $2,433,000
    Other, NEC: $641,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $108,000
    Other, NEC: $39,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $26,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $8,000
    Rents: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $369,000
    Water Utilities: $33,000
    Sewerage: $16,000
    Police Protection: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $443,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $553,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $109,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $824,000
    Highways: $46,000
  • Tax - Individual Income: $264,000
    Property: $159,000
    NEC: $157,000
    Public Utilities: $53,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $22,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $713,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $152,000

5.06% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,053 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.06%
Kentucky average:  6.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Webster County, KY  0.59% ($33,427 average AGI)
from Christian County, KY  0.29% ($31,333)
from Muhlenberg County, KY  0.28% ($21,870)


4.80% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,790 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.80%
Kentucky average:  6.74%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Webster County, KY  0.48% ($30,038 average AGI)
to Christian County, KY  0.33% ($25,167)
to Muhlenberg County, KY  0.32% ($29,170)


Strongest AM radio stations in Dawson Springs:
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WTTL (1310 AM; 2 kW; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: MADISONVILLE CBC, INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFMW (730 AM; 1 kW; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUND BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WCBL (1290 AM; 5 kW; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WWLK (900 AM; 1 kW; EDDYVILLE, KY; Owner: TILENT, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dawson Springs:
  • WVVR (100.3 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WKTG (93.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUND BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYMV (106.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: MADISONVILLE CBC, INC.)
  • W235AC (94.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WQXQ (101.9 FM; CENTRAL CITY, KY; Owner: STARLIGHT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAVJ (104.9 FM; PRINCETON, KY; Owner: CALDWELL COUNTY CBC, INC.)
  • WHRZ (97.7 FM; PROVIDENCE, KY; Owner: HOPKINS-WEBSTER CBC, INC.)
  • WUBT (101.1 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, KY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSOF-FM (89.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: MADISONVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
  • W266AB (101.1 FM; PROVIDENCE, KY; Owner: PENNYRILE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, INC.)
  • WCCK (95.7 FM; CALVERT CITY, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND DBA FREELAND BROADCASTING)
  • WKDZ-FM (106.5 FM; CADIZ, KY; Owner: HAM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMJL-FM (102.7 FM; MARION, KY; Owner: JOEMYERS PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
  • WHOP-FM (98.7 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: HOP BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dawson Springs:
  • WKMA-TV (Channel 35; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WAZE-TV (Channel 19; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WKAG-CA (Channel 43; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY NEW ERA, INC.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Dawson Springs, Kentucky:
  • Fatal accident count: 7
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 11
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
  • Fatalities: 10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 27
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Kentucky average:
  • Fatal accident count: 72
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 112
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 20
  • Fatalities: 78
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 190
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 7

Dawson Springs fatal accident list:
May 20, 1998 05:22 AM, Sr-109, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 16, 1991 09:45 AM, 62, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 16, 1989 09:45 AM, 62, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 23, 1985 04:18 AM, 109, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
May 4, 1985 05:30 AM, 62, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 4, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 23, 1983 04:20 AM, 109, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
May 26, 1977 05:20 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Dawson Daylight Road, East Of Highway 109, Type: Mast, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: KNKN674
    869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 08/21/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 11760 Us Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, Phone: (202) 255-1679, Fax: (561) 279-2097, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • Elizabeth M Grier, .2 Mi S On Hwy 109, Type: Tower, Structure height: 75.3 m, Overall height: 76.2 m
    Registrant: Dow Lohnes Pllc, 1200 New Hampshire Ave., Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 776-2776, Email:
  • Lisa M Minney, 1412 Olney St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • EDWIN MARTIN, Water Tank 2km Northwest Of Western Ky Parkway On Hwy 109, Type: Tank, Structure height: 36 m, Overall height: 43 m
    Registrant: South Hopkins Water District, 129 S Main St, Dawson Springs, KY 42408, Phone: (502) 797-5760
  • Muayyad Mustafa, Dawson Daylight Road East Of Hwy 109, Type: Mast, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 80.8 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5
  • S Of Int Of Christrian & Hwy 454, Type: Tank, Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: WPHS457, Licensee ID: L00028101
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/07/2005, Expiration Date: 07/11/2015, Certifier: Edwin Martin
    Registrant: South Hopkins Water District, Dawson Springs, KY 42408, Phone: (502) 797-5760
  • 2 Mi E On Hwy 62, Call Sign: KAV640, Licensee ID: L00034271
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.6000 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/01/2003, Expiration Date: 12/15/2012
    Registrant: William G Jones, Rt 2, Dawson Springs, KY 42408
  • Lat: 37.166722 Lon: -87.683333, Call Sign: WPTP644
    Assigned Frequencies : 467.775 MHz, 467.925 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2001, Expiration Date: 11/16/2011, Certifier: Michael R Midkiff
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514
  • Lat: 37.063361 Lon: -87.176639, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPWF231
    Assigned Frequencies : 467.212 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, 467.412 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.212 MHz, 467.437 MHz, 467.412 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/01/2002, Expiration Date: 11/01/2012, Certifier: Rick Mcnichols
    Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:
  • Lat: 37.220556 Lon: -87.674528, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPXJ770
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.100 MHz, 150.775 MHz, 150.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2003, Expiration Date: 04/17/2013, Certifier: Pamela Ahlert
    Registrant: Jennings Communications, 4124 Crossland Road, Murray, KY 42071, Phone: (720) 201-1292, Fax: (720) 890-1795, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 45 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Dawson Springs)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: ENGINEERING & RESEARCH ERCOUPE 415-C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2193H , Serial Number: 2816, Year manufactured: 1946
    Registrant (Individual): Tillman D Mallory, Box 154 Outwood Hospital, Dawson Springs, KY 42408
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172E (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5580T , Serial Number: 17251480, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 04/14/1964
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Herbert Chaney, 320 East Rosedale Lane, Dawson Springs, KY 42408, Other Owners: Joe A Redden
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8693S , Serial Number: 15061993, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 09/23/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Dan R Purdy, 500 Industrial Park Rd, Dawson Springs, KY 42408
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9537T , Serial Number: 57337, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/1960
    Registrant (Individual): Orban D Howton, 500 Olney Rd, Dawson Springs, KY 42408


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 15
  • Hazardous Condition: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Dawson Springs


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Dawson Springs, KY

Dawson Springs on our top lists:
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of rapes in 2006 per 10,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data"
  • #100 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Art and design workers"
  • #62 (42408) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of United States or American first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"

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