At a Glance
Median Income
$57,438
$32,608 per capita
Home Value
$114,800
Zillow: $233,031
Median Rent
$681/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Owensville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Owensville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Owensville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Owensville residents earn a median household income of $57,438 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,608. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Owensville is $114,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,031. Median rent is $681/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
15.8% of adults in Owensville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Owensville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,232
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,161/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,438
Per Capita$32,608
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$4,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,800
Rent$681
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$233,031
Housing Units588
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation526 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Owensville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.