Owensboro, KY

Living in Owensboro

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 22
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 21
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Schools 50
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Residents

60k Population +3k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
23% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$113k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$567 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Owensboro

United States45
Kentucky26
Owensboro Metro Area19
Daviess County21

Property Crime in Owensboro

United States48
Kentucky41
Owensboro Metro Area61
Daviess County69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 3
Feb 38 3 3
Mar 47 4 1
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 70 3 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 48 4 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Owensboro

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Owensboro, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Owensboro, KY

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Colleges

Colleges near Owensboro, KY

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Brescia University
1 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Owensboro, KY

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Brentwood Springs
20 miles, NW
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Women's Hospital The
23 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Owensboro, KY

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Barkley Regional Airport
103 miles, SW