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Owensboro, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Daviess County County
Owensboro, KY
At a Glance
How Owensboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Owensboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Owensboro a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Owensboro residents earn a median household income of $53,295 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,557. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,566 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Owensboro is $162,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,948. Median rent is $900/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Owensboro reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,046/100K. The murder rate is 10.0/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Owensboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Owensboro has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.