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Owenton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owen County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,600 Population 842/sq mi density
$52,121 Median Income $23,191 per capita
$124,300 Home Value $153,099 Zillow
$664 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,121 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $664/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Owenton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,121
31% below
$23,191 per capita
Home Value
$124,300
56% below
Zillow: $153,099
Median Rent
$664/mo
43% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
129/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Owenton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Owenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
44%
Rent
57%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Owenton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Owenton residents earn a median household income of $52,121 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,191. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Owenton is $124,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,099. Median rent is $664/month, with 24.8% 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

Owenton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 129/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.7% of adults in Owenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Owenton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,600
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density842/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,121
Per Capita$23,191
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$263M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,300
Rent$664
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$153,099
Housing Units746
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property129/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,546/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation954 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Owenton was founded in 1828.
The median home in Owenton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.