Owensboro, KY 42301

Population 42,749

42301 is zip code located in Owensboro, Kentucky. The population is 42,749, making 42301 the largest zipcode in Owensboro and the largest in Daviess County.

There are 21 public schools in 42301 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Owensboro is moderate , and there are 93 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 42301. Unemployment in 42301 is moderate.

Zip codes within Owensboro include 42302 and 42303.

Owensboro Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

41.77% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

37.75% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

214 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 21 K-12 public schools in 42301, KY and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates 42301's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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93 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    7.9%
  • Rented
    34.2%
  • Owned
    57.9%

320 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Owensboro, KY issued 320 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 320 permits, 254 were issued for single family homes and 66 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Owensboro, KY issued 514 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 514 permits, 236 were issued for single family homes and 278 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $600
  • 1 Bedroom: $650
  • 2 Bedrooms: $850
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,110
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,150

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Environmental Hazards

214 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    Owensboro, KY has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Owensboro, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Owensboro, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.73°
  • February 36.47°
  • March 48.03°
  • April 58.02°
  • May 67.31°
  • June 76.31°
  • July 79.15°
  • August 77.06°
  • September 70.62°
  • October 58°
  • November 46.62°
  • December 38.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Owensboro, KY

Earthquakes
Owensboro, KY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Owensboro, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Owensboro, KY has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Owensboro, KY has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 42301: $43,497

Unemployment

Unemployment in Owensboro is 3.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.62%
White Collar - 54.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • S. Brett Guthrie

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

17 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Police Station view all