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Beaver Dam, KY
City in Ohio County, Kentucky.
Population
3,524
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,160
ZIP codes
0
Beaver Dam and its ZIP codes
Beaver Dam at a glance
- Beaver Dam is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,944, 15% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,900 (18% below Kentucky) and median rent is $696 a month.
Local data for Beaver Dam, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beaver Dam, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,944
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$167,900
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (290), Mexican Americans (286), Guatemalan Americans (155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ohio County. PPP loans are for Beaver Dam.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,997
7,304 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,868
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,119 per person
How people get to work
Beaver Dam, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beaver Dam, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
367
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Beaver Dam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McHenryCity | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| HartfordCity | 3.9 mi | 2.8 |
| CentertownCity | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| RockportCity | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| RosineCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| RochesterCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Pleasant RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| IslandCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| South CarrolltonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Central CityCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| LivermoreCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| MorgantownCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| CleatonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| DrakesboroCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| FordsvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| BeechmontCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beaver Dam, KY in?
- Beaver Dam is in Ohio County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Beaver Dam, KY?
- About 3,524 people live in Beaver Dam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beaver Dam?
- Nearby places include McHenry (3.1 mi), Hartford (3.9 mi), Centertown (6.9 mi), Rockport (8.1 mi), Rosine (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023