Owensboro

Owensboro, Kentucky Overview

Owensboro faces challenges across several categories, earning a D grade (42.0/100) and ranking #15 of 20 cities in Kentucky. Even so, the city scores 85/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Outdoor Access score of 10/100.

Income & Employment in Owensboro

The median household income in Owensboro is $53,295, 12% below the statewide median of $60,407. The local unemployment rate of 5.2% is higher than the state’s 4.5%. Population grew 0.5% recently.

Safety in Owensboro

Owensboro’s violent crime rate of 332 per 100,000 runs above the Kentucky average of 218. The property crime rate is 3291.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Owensboro

Owensboro has a cost of living index of 90 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $162,900. Median monthly rent is $900. Renters spend 20.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Owensboro

Owensboro has a high school graduation rate of 89.7%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,531. The city has 24 public schools serving 14,723 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Owensboro

Owensboro enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.7°F. Summers average 75.1°F. Winters average 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. The average commute of 16.6 minutes is notably short.

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