Owensboro Metro Area, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
112,322 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,656 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$182,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$656 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kentucky
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 33
Feb 3 2 37
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 1 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KY State Senate District 8, KY State House District 7, KY
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Schools

Southern Oaks Elementary School
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
FT Burns Middle School
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
FT Burns Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Apollo High School
5 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Kentucky Wesleyan College
6 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Brescia University
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Ohio County Hospital
20 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
33 miles, N • 1.4 star
Barkley Regional Airport
98 miles, W • 1 star
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