Hawesville, KY

Hawesville, Kentucky

Hawesville, Kentucky, in Hancock county, is 21 miles NE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 59 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 971.

The People and Families of Hawesville

In Hawesville, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hawesville had a median family income of $45,000.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hawesville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Hawesville.

Hawesville Housing

Hawesville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hawesville, 95% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Hawesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Hawesville, KY

Comparing Hawesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hawesville Almanac

Hawesville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hawesville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hawesville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hawesville Public Libraries

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Hawesville Colleges

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