Owensboro, Kentucky
Among the top 13% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 23% of US places
- top 6% for commute time
- top 14% for sales tax
- bottom 4% for property crime
Owensboro is a mid-size city in Kentucky with about 60,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websiteowensboro.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in3.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 48% of US places
Home Value$152k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$888better than 53% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.96%better than 52% of US places
Income Tax6.30%better than 27% of US places
State 4.50% + Local 1.80%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.09%better than 35% of US places
Unemployment4.2%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.7 in70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall5.7 inbetter than 67% of US places
Sunny Days200 daysbetter than 20% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 27% of US places
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.5better than 29% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 38% of US places
School Quality56.0better than 46% of US places
Violent Crime1835/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime3536/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Community
Population60,01998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3064th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9339th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2854th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.6%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.5%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance81 mibetter than 48% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.1%better than 53% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.49better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Owensboro an affordable place to live?
- Owensboro is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 48% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Owensboro?
- The median home value in Owensboro is $152k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Owensboro?
- Median household income in Owensboro is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Owensboro?
- Median gross rent in Owensboro is $888 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Owensboro safe?
- Owensboro is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1835/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 3536/100k.
- What is the weather like in Owensboro?
- Owensboro averages 78°F in July and 35°F in January, with 47.7 in of annual precipitation and about 200 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Owensboro?
- Public-school quality in Owensboro is about average, scoring better than 46% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Owensboro?
- The average one-way commute in Owensboro is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)