Owen County, KY

Living in Owen County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 36
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 69
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 33
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Schools 39
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Residents

11k Population -132 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated -8% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate46%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$2.6k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office16%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$116k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$436 Median Monthly Rent +$22 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home29%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas24%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas5%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Owen County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Owen County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 4
Feb 36 3 3
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Owen County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding78
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Owen County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Owen County, KY

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Colleges

Colleges near Owen County, KY

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Georgetown College
25 miles, SE
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Midway University
26 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Owen County, KY

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St Elizabeth Grant
18 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Owen County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
34 miles, S
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