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Owensboro, KY
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Population: 59,839
Home Price: $131,600
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Overview
Owensboro is a midsize city in the state of Kentucky with a population of 59,839. Owensboro has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
17.2 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Owensboro, KY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Owensboro
Kentucky
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,462
$29,707
$32,693
Median Household Income
$47,411
$58,801
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.4%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Owensboro
Kentucky
United States
Median Age
37.6
41.5
42.3
Gender
Owensboro
Kentucky
United States
Male
48.2%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
51.8%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Owensboro
Kentucky
United States
White
83.8%
89.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.9%
4.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.7%
0.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.1%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Owensboro
Kentucky
United States
Median Home Price
$131,600
$147,794
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$614
$610
$801
Family Households
38.2%
38.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.3%
32.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
56.3%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
43.7%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Owensboro
Kentucky
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.2%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.8%
33.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.8%
19.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.5%
8.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.0%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Owensboro
Kentucky
United States
Mathematics
48.9%
46.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
52.2%
54.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Owensboro
Kentucky
United States
Murder
10.0
1.7
3.0
Rape
49.9
20.7
38.0
Robbery
54.9
23.6
40.7
Assault
109.8
51.3
188.5
Property Crime
Owensboro
Kentucky
United States
Burglary
595.6
259.3
336.1
Theft
3117.8
1017.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
332.7
141.2
167.1
Arson
10.0
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Owensboro, KY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
proteinpacked
distilling co
hot dogs
fine dining
hot sauce
snacks
festivals
cooking
booze
wine
spices
caf
foodstuffs
delicacies
salad
widest variety
bread
baking
breakfast burritos
liquor
football
country music
college football
high school football
hs football
sports teams
pittsburgh sports
video games
college basketball
classic rock
baseball
player development
soccer
recruiting
basketball
college athletics
teams
fitness
premier league
movies tv
digital artist
nft artist
pixel art
nft
graphic design
graphics design
photography
fine arts
nfts
creative
icon
fashion
graphic illustrator
literature
photo editing
creating meaningful
shakespeare
creativity
collection
designs
spending time
spare time
music festivals
car enthusiast
video games
single dad
bourbon steward
fitness
movies tv
reading writing
books
tv shows
photography
videogames
gaming
random thoughts
vidja
horror movies
anime
scifi
sports
local news
classic rock
influencer
digital content
tv
movies tv
public relations
digital marketing
pro wrestling
tv shows
programming
photography
gaming
fashion beauty
creative
marketing
comedy
radio personality
fashion
sports
space
photography
fine dining
swimming
wildlife
aviation
petfriendly
arts
fishing
fairfield inn
nature
facilities
backyard
summer
mountain
pool
landscaping
tent
rec
black friday
home depot
online shopping
local businesses
gas stations
kameez
deals
apparel
designs
bulk
walmart
meijer
grocery store
showroom
supplies
preorders
resale
browsing
mcdonalds
drivethru
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