Dawson Springs, KY is an affordable and attractive location to live. Not only is the 2 Bedroom rent rate $920 a month, which is much lower than the US average of $1,430, but according to the Grocery Cost Index Dawson Springs has a score of 91 versus 100 in the US making it more affordable to buy groceries. Local businesses include Walmart, Dollar General, McDonalds and Sonic Drive-In. Other local companies are Price Sawmill & Lumber Co., Dawson Springs Warehouse & Office Supply, and Georgia Pacific Wood Products LLC.
Dawson Springs has an unemployment rate of 5.3%. The US average is 6.0%.
Dawson Springs has seen the job market decrease by -1.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Dawson Springs
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dawson Springs is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dawson Springs is 7.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Dawson Springs
- The average income of a Dawson Springs resident is $18,192 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dawson Springs resident is $29,167 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.