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Beaver Dam, KY

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Population
3,537
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
409 ft
Median Home Value
$167,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$696/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,944
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityOwensboro, Kentucky28 miles away · 60,892 residents.

About Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam is a home rule-class city in Ohio County, Kentucky, situated at the junction of U.S. Routes 62 and 231. Incorporated in 1873 and named after the historic Beaver Dam Baptist Church that predates the town's founding, the community of approximately 3,524 is served by the Ohio County School District for public education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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