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Owensboro, KY vs Wheeling, WV

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- Household income in Wheeling, is 8% less than it is in Owensboro and is 59% below the National Average.
- Owensboro unemployment rate is 5.1%.
- Wheeling unemployment rate is 6.8%.
 Owensboro, KYWheeling, WVUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth37.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$28,462  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$43,483$69,021
 Family Median Income$60,648  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Owensboro, KYWheeling, WVUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock17.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.6%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock12.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.1%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.1%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Owensboro, KYWheeling, WVUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.1%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.3%6.5%
 Community, social services2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.7%1.2%
 Education, library6.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.0%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.1%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.6%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support23.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.1%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock14.9%13.1%
Reviews for Owensboro    20 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

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

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Over 7 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 7 years ago

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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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 13 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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