Beaver Dam
City in Ohio County, Kentucky

Beaver Dam is a city in Ohio County, Kentucky, with 3,531 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McHenry, 3.2 miles SW.
- 3,531residents (2020 Census)
- 410 ftelevation · 125 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 1,162 / sq mipopulation density
- 42354ZIP code
About Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam is a home rule-class city in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Beaver Dam had a population of 3,531. It is the most populous community in the county. It is named for the Beaver Dam Baptist Church which predates the town by several decades. The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1873.
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Living in Beaver Dam
- Median household income
- $53,944
- Median home value
- $167,900
- Median rent
- $696/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Beaver Dam had 3,531 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,531 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,162 per sq mi (449 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beaver Dam at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ohio County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,531 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.04 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4038° N, 86.8736° W |
| ZIP code | 42354 |
| Official website | beaverdamkentucky.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2104654 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beaver Dam
- McHenry3.2 mi SW
- Hartford3.5 mi N
- Centertown6.8 mi W
- Rockport7.8 mi SW
- Rosine8.3 mi NE
- Rochester13.5 mi S
- Pleasant Ridge14.8 mi NW
- Island15.2 mi W
- South Carrollton15.4 mi W
- Livermore15.5 mi NW
- Central City15.9 mi SW
- Cleaton15.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Dam
What county is Beaver Dam in?
Beaver Dam is in Ohio County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Beaver Dam, KY?
3,531 people lived in Beaver Dam at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beaver Dam, KY?
The ZIP code of Beaver Dam is 42354.
What is the elevation of Beaver Dam?
410 feet (125 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beaver Dam?
McHenry (3.2 mi), Hartford (3.5 mi), Centertown (6.8 mi), Rockport (7.8 mi), Rosine (8.3 mi).
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