Owensboro, KY
Living in Owensboro
Bikeability29
Walkability22
Commute92
Public Transit19
Affordability95
Public Safety73
Airports25
Hospitals75
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
60kPopulation+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
$43kMedian 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
$113kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$567Median 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
Owensboro Catholic High School
1 miles, W
Owensboro Catholic Middle School
1 miles, SW
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Owensboro, KY
Brescia University
1 miles, N
Kentucky Wesleyan College
1 miles, S
University of Evansville
27 miles, NW
University of Southern Indiana
34 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
3 miles, NE
Brentwood Springs
20 miles, NW
St Mary's Warrick Hospital Inc
21 miles, N
Women's Hospital The
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Owensboro, KY
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
3 miles, SW
Evansville Regional Airport
30 miles, NW
Barkley Regional Airport
103 miles, SW