Review of Owensboro, Kentucky


Think Twice
Star Rating - 6/21/2018
Owensboro is a hot, humid hellhole! The people are not as friendly as I thought they would be...they absolutely destroy the English language, there is NOTHING to do. The water is disgusting, the air quality is bad and everything socially is built around church. I am not religious so that is a problem for me. They're politics is uninformed! It's a narrow-minded place and VERY VERY RED!!! I just do not fit in here! Looking to relocate ASAP!
Jacqueline | Colorado Springs, CO
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Yeah, originally from Madisonville Kentucky. Lived in Owensboro for about a year and probably was the most challenging year of my life. Owensboro townsfolk are pretty fake. They're nice, but not kind. (There's a difference) I've read many mixed reviews. As a younger black male, I definitely didn't feel welcome in Owensboro. Was probably most depressing year I've ever endured. I believe Owensboro is great for some people. For people of color, ESPECIALLY if you're young, don't go to Owensboro. Regardless of how many people say it's diverse. Yeah, it's diverse in comparison to small country towns with maybe two or three black families. But Owensboro is not a great place to live or move to. I was relieved to be away from there. Owensboro is the face of passive aggressive, vindictive people. There's a good reason why Johnny Depp doesn't claim Owensboro even though that's his hometown. It's an awful place. What's silly is that there's nice things in Owensboro. But the people are just another breed of awful.
Jonvaunte | Madisonville, KY | Report Abuse

Haha! Seems like the right place for me. The more Jesus-loving and red the better!
Christi | St. Andrews, SC | Report Abuse
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