Owensboro, Kentucky
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City Overview
As of 2009, Owensboro's population is 55,398 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.70 percent.
The median home cost in Owensboro is $90,950. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Owensboro's cost of living is 26.48% Lower than the U.S. average.
Owensboro public schools spend $5,869 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Owensboro.
The unemployment rate in Owensboro is 9.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Owensboro jobs have Decreased by 1.60 percent.
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People
The 2009 Owensboro, KY, population is 55,398. There are 3,185 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Owensboro, KY
The median age is 37.9. The US median is 37.6. 53.86% of people in Owensboro, KY, are married. 14.03% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.32 people. 18.57% of people are married, with children. 10.26% have children, but are single.
Race in Owensboro, KY
90.25% of people are white, 7.07% are black, 0.64% are asian, 0.09% are native american, and 2.27% claim 'Other'.
1.19% of the people in Owensboro, KY, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.81% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 204 physicians per 100,000 population in Owensboro, KY. The US average is 170.
Owensboro, KY Health Index
Air quality in Owensboro, KY is 45 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Owensboro, KY is 73 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 79 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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An "outsiders" perspective: This is a scenic area with low crime rates, low cost of living, very clean, very family oriented and a good variety of family activities available here or in close... (read more)good city for families but..........: A great town for families, overall quality of life is good. Crime is low and the cost of living very good. However, job market is dismal, few jobs available and the... (read more)Great "Anytown USA" if you're from here.: My wife and I had a short 9 month stay in Owensboro. It is a great town with a great sense of community and friendship. It is tough if you have no family or friends... (read more)Have an opinion about Owensboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Owensboro Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 9.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.60% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 27.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,837 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $36,241 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 20.81% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.90% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.21% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.55% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.98% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.03% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 4.96% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.43% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.82% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.32% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.79% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.90% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.43% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 24.13% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.33% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.25% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 19.17% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Owensboro, KY, is 9.60%, with job growth of -1.60%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.10%.
Owensboro, KY Taxes
Owensboro, KY,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Owensboro, KY Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,837, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $36,241.
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Economy hasn't changed much: I've lived in Owensboro for much of my life and yes you do have to know someone to get a decent job here. It doesn't matter if you're an outsider or an insider. The... (read more)no comment at this time: no comment at this... (read more)Vandalism : I have lived in Owensboro, Ky., since 1977.It is the most beautiful city that I have ever seen, in the good parts of town. It was a nice town and still is to a point.... (read more)Have an opinion about Owensboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Owensboro Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 38 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $90,950 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 56.37% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.77% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 37.41% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.77 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.77% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 4.74% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 13.38% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 22.00% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 18.63% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.04% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.99% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.49% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.96% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.52% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.40% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.20% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.30% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.50% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11.73% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.83% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 19.97% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 17.12% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 8.33% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 11.02% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Owensboro, KY, is $90,950. Home appreciation is -4.40% over the last year. The median age of Owensboro, KY, real estate is 38 years.
Owensboro, KY Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 37.41% of the Owensboro, KY, population. 6.77% of houses and apartments in Owensboro, KY, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Vandalism : I have lived in Owensboro, Ky., since 1977.It is the most beautiful city that I have ever seen, in the good parts of town. It was a nice town and still is to a point.... (read more)Economy hasn't changed much: I've lived in Owensboro for much of my life and yes you do have to know someone to get a decent job here. It doesn't matter if you're an outsider or an insider. The... (read more)no comment at this time: no comment at this... (read more)Have an opinion about Owensboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Owensboro Click Here
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Crime
Owensboro, KY, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Owensboro, KY, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Vandalism : I have lived in Owensboro, Ky., since 1977.It is the most beautiful city that I have ever seen, in the good parts of town. It was a nice town and still is to a point.... (read more)Economy hasn't changed much: I've lived in Owensboro for much of my life and yes you do have to know someone to get a decent job here. It doesn't matter if you're an outsider or an insider. The... (read more)no comment at this time: no comment at this... (read more)Have an opinion about Owensboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Owensboro Click Here
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Climate
Owensboro, KY, gets 45 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 10 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 103.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Owensboro, KY. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 25. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 36 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Economy hasn't changed much: I've lived in Owensboro for much of my life and yes you do have to know someone to get a decent job here. It doesn't matter if you're an outsider or an insider. The... (read more)no comment at this time: no comment at this... (read more)Vandalism : I have lived in Owensboro, Ky., since 1977.It is the most beautiful city that I have ever seen, in the good parts of town. It was a nice town and still is to a point.... (read more)Have an opinion about Owensboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Owensboro Click Here
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Education
Owensboro, KY, schools spend $5,869 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 417 students per librarian, and 497 children per counselor in Owensboro, KY schools.
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Economy hasn't changed much: I've lived in Owensboro for much of my life and yes you do have to know someone to get a decent job here. It doesn't matter if you're an outsider or an insider. The... (read more)no comment at this time: no comment at this... (read more)An "outsiders" perspective: This is a scenic area with low crime rates, low cost of living, very clean, very family oriented and a good variety of family activities available here or in close... (read more)Have an opinion about Owensboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Owensboro Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Owensboro, KY, takes 19 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Economy hasn't changed much: I've lived in Owensboro for much of my life and yes you do have to know someone to get a decent job here. It doesn't matter if you're an outsider or an insider. The... (read more)no comment at this time: no comment at this... (read more)Vandalism : I have lived in Owensboro, Ky., since 1977.It is the most beautiful city that I have ever seen, in the good parts of town. It was a nice town and still is to a point.... (read more)Have an opinion about Owensboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Owensboro Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Owensboro, KY is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Owensboro, KY is more expensive.
Overall, Owensboro, KY cost of living is 73.52.
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 72.23% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 21.29% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 43.71% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.27% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 34.24% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.35% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.26% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.30% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 6.17% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.39% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.91% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.05% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
72.23% of the people in Owensboro, KY are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 21.29% are Catholic; 43.71% are Protestant; 0.27% are LDS; 6.91% are another Christian faith; 0.05% in Owensboro, KY are Jewish; 0.00% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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An "outsiders" perspective: This is a scenic area with low crime rates, low cost of living, very clean, very family oriented and a good variety of family activities available here or in close... (read more)good city for families but..........: A great town for families, overall quality of life is good. Crime is low and the cost of living very good. However, job market is dismal, few jobs available and the... (read more)Great "Anytown USA" if you're from here.: My wife and I had a short 9 month stay in Owensboro. It is a great town with a great sense of community and friendship. It is tough if you have no family or friends... (read more)Have an opinion about Owensboro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Owensboro Click Here
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Voting
38.06% of the people in Owensboro, KY are registered as Democrats. 61.16% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.78%.
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