Owingsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bath County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,977 Population 788/sq mi density
$40,150 Median Income $24,698 per capita
$92,700 Home Value $191,408 Zillow
$529 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
125 Violent Crime/100K 375 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,150 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,700 home value, $529/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Owingsville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,150
47% below
$24,698 per capita
Home Value
$92,700
67% below
Zillow: $191,408
Median Rent
$529/mo
55% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
67% below
375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Owingsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
33%
Rent
45%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Owingsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Owingsville residents earn a median household income of $40,150 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,698. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 292 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Owingsville is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,408. Median rent is $529/month, with 24.7% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Owingsville reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 375/100K.

Education

13.4% of adults in Owingsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Owingsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,977
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,150
Per Capita$24,698
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$261M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,700
Rent$529
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$191,408
Housing Units998
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property375/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation859 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Owingsville was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.