Here's what it costs to live in Owensboro, Kentucky, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $905 per month, while the typical home is valued around $178,900. Households earn a median of $56,357 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$56,357
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$905
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$178,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$840
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$846
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,110
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,466
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
60,302
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$979
Per month
Avg Home Value
$198,200
Census ACS
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.0
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.0%
What is the cost of living index for Owensboro?
The cost of living index for Owensboro is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Owensboro?
The median gross rent in Owensboro is $905 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Owensboro?
The median household income in Owensboro is $56,357 per year.
What is the median home value in Owensboro?
The median home value in Owensboro is $178,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Owensboro?
Air quality data for Owensboro is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Owensboro?
Tax data for Kentucky is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
