| | Owensboro, KY | Paducah, KY | United States |
| Overall | 81.7 | 77.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.7 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Health | 122.9 | 118.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 50.6 | 45.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $183,200 | $163,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,610.0% | 9,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.1 | 70.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.6 | 89.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Owensboro 
20 Reviews
Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per More
I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and More
Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that More
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I have visited it the 1st time and thought it was a rundown ghetto but the 2nd time I loved More
The downtown area is fun and the murals on the floodwall provide an interesting history of the More
Move here six years ago, and was very optimistic. I love meeting new people and adventure. Me my husband and two kids moved here from Louisville are. This place is like More
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