Living in Owensboro
Owensboro is a large place in Kentucky, United States, home to 59,042 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 4%, #234 of 7,271), movers on a budget (top 11%, #1,257 of 12,111), low-income households (top 22%, #2,104 of 9,771).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 33 min and sets around 23:33; in late June it sets around 3:14.
How Owensboro ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,763 of 11,898 | #83 of 139 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,104 of 9,771 | #58 of 134 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #2,845 of 8,006 | #62 of 91 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #3,028 of 6,237 | #56 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,344 of 9,474 | #32 of 104 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,688 of 9,474 | #52 of 104 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,891 of 10,762 | #18 of 150 | Map |
| Single professional | 25 | #4,241 of 4,537 | #51 of 60 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 70 | #234 of 7,271 | #13 of 98 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,056 of 8,006 | #65 of 91 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,257 of 12,111 | #36 of 179 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 38 | #5,291 of 7,271 | #49 of 98 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #6,392 of 9,474 | #57 of 104 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #7,604 of 18,063 | #119 of 289 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,804 of 16,523 | #97 of 253 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #6,751 of 18,063 | #156 of 289 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #6,185 of 16,523 | #43 of 253 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #5,799 of 21,167 | #74 of 367 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,138 of 12,111 | #50 of 179 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 32 | #8,343 of 12,111 | #76 of 179 | Map |
| Digital native | 44 | #2,976 of 4,750 | #24 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Knottsville 18 km
- Boonville (Indiana) 34 km
- Tell City 36 km
- Henderson (Kentucky) 42 km
- Evansville (Indiana) 45 km
- Central City (Kentucky) 53 km
- Morehead (Kentucky, 7,622 residents) 56 km
- Oak Grove (Kentucky, 7,989 residents) 57 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.