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Owensboro, Kentucky

Introduction to Owensboro, Kentucky

Owensboro, Kentucky, in Daviess county, is 80 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is home to some 54,067 residents.

Owensboro History

Owensboro was first settled in the year 1797. It was initially known as "Yellowbanks" which referred to the color of the sand on the banks of River Ohio. The first general store of the area was opened in 1810 by David Morton and this led to a gradual growth in the population. The city was incorporated as Owensborough in 1817 by the Kentucky Legislature. It was later shortened to Owensboro. In terms of population, industrial growth, and culture it is the state’s third largest city.

Owensboro and nearby Attractions

  • Angel Mounds State Historic Site
  • Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
  • Pigeon Roost State Historic Site
  • Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Things To Do In Owensboro

Visitors to the city can take a trip to Owensboro Area Museum of Science and History, Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, and Western Kentucky Botanical Garden. Recreational facilities are also offered by the various local parks. Some of these include the Douglas Park, Seventh Street Park, Legion Park, and Chautauqua Park. Lewis Lane Church, Bellevue Church, Seven Hills Church are among the local churches.

Owensboro Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Owensboro - Daviess County Airport.

Owensboro Higher Education

Owensboro Community College, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and Brescia University are the local higher educational institutions.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyOwensboro Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Owensboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Owensboro Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 12%Owensboro Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Owensboro, KY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population106
Senior Citizens95
Age of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men37
Racial Diversity27
Male Share of the Population15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better47
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use27
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents105
Affordability of Property Taxes104
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime42

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