Owensboro Metro Area, KY
Living in the Owensboro Metro Area
Bikeability18
Walkability19
Commute78
Public Transit13
Affordability88
Public Safety82
Airports27
Hospitals69
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
118kPopulation+4.9k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$550Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas61%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Owensboro Metro Area
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in the Owensboro Metro Area
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Owensboro Metro Area
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding64
Tornado29
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Owensboro Metro Area, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Owensboro Metro Area, KY
Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3
4 miles, NW
Bethabara Baptist Church
4 miles, E
Owensboro Catholic Middle School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Owensboro Metro Area, KY
Kentucky Wesleyan College
4 miles, NW
Brescia University
6 miles, N
University of Evansville
31 miles, NW
University of Southern Indiana
38 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Owensboro Metro Area, KY
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
6 miles, N
Ohio County Hospital
20 miles, SE
Brentwood Springs
25 miles, NW
St Mary's Warrick Hospital Inc
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Owensboro Metro Area, KY
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
6 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
34 miles, NW
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
80 miles, NE
Barkley Regional Airport
103 miles, SW