City profile
Owensboro, KY
Daviess County · Population 60,302
Owensboro is a city in Daviess County, KY with about 60,302 residents and a typical home value near $179,000. It is 64 miles from Bowling Green, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$178,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,091
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Earthquake, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
81 mi to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 65% Republican
Community
Population
60,302
Black population
6.4%
County
Daviess County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 60,302 residents
- Typical home value about $179,000
- 64 miles from Bowling Green, KY
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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