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% | |
Profile of Hawesville, KY
Comparing Hawesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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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 | | |
