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.
In Hawesville, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Hawesville had a median family income of $45,000.
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 isn't one of the big worries for most people in Hawesville.
Hawesville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
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.
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% | ![]() |
Comparing Hawesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
Ratings range from
(lowest) to
(highest).
| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Money donated by Hawesville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.
| Party | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Republican | $200 |
| Candidate | Contributions |
|---|---|
| George W. Bush | $200 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Est. 2005 Population | 981 |
| Growth | 10 |
| Growth % | 1% |
| Category | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 971 | 100% |
| Male | 456 | 47% |
| Female | 515 | 53% |
| Under 18 | 258 | 26.6% |
| 18+ | 713 | 73.4% |
| 65+ | 150 | 15.4% |
| Median Age | 36.3 | |
| Average Family Size | 2.98 | |
| White | 954 | 98.2% |
| African-American | 14 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0% |
| Mixed Race | 2 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Median Family Income (1999) | $45,000 |   |
| Population In Poverty | 112 | 11.9% |
(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)
Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.
| Ancestry | Percent |
|---|---|
| US/American | 37% |
| German | 19.3% |
| Irish | 15.2% |
| English | 12.4% |
| Other (often includes Hispanic and African American) | 8.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 3% |
| Italian | 1.7% |
| French (except Basque) | 0.7% |
| French Canadian | 0.7% |
| Welsh | 0.5% |
| Polish | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 0.3% |
| Hungarian | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 0.3% |
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According to the US Postal Service, Hawesville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:
Arrington Corner (42348)Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Near Medium City | 21 miles NE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) |
| Nearest Large City | 59 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky |
| County | Hancock |
| Standard Zip Codes | 42348 |
| Phone Area Codes | 270 |
| Time Zone | Central (-6 hours from GMT) |
| Daylight Savings | The city observes Daylight Saving Time. |
| Latitude | 37.911 |
| Longitude | -86.754 |
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
| Station | TELL CITY |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2.8 miles |
| Jan Temp | 24 to 39 F |
| Apr Temp | 44 to 66 F |
| Jul Temp | 68 to 88 F |
| Oct Temp | 47 to 69 F |
| Annual Precip | 47.8 inches |
| Station | SAINT MEINRAD |
|---|---|
| Distance | 18 miles |
| Jan Temp | 24 to 41 F |
| Apr Temp | 44 to 68 F |
| Jul Temp | 66 to 87 F |
| Oct Temp | 46 to 70 F |
| Annual Precip | 46.6 inches |
| Station | BOONVILLE 1 S |
|---|---|
| Distance | 29.2 miles |
| Jan Temp | 23 to 41 F |
| Apr Temp | 44 to 68 F |
| Jul Temp | 67 to 89 F |
| Oct Temp | 46 to 70 F |
| Annual Precip | 47.1 inches |
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