Owensboro, Kentucky
About Owensboro
Set in the western part of Kentucky, Owensboro is a thriving city with an estimated population of 60,675. It ranks as the 4th largest city in Kentucky.
Officially, Owensboro is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 21.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,849 residents per square mile.
📰 Owensboro News Today
- Constance "Connie" Sue Coomes The Owensboro Times · Aug 18
- 8 arrests made in Owensboro investigation into ‘significant drug trafficking organization’ WFIE | 14 News · Aug 14
- James "Jim" Abell Obituary | Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home | Owensboro, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Elizabeth Ann Powers Obituary (2026) - Owensboro, KY - James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory - Owensboro Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- New roundabout opens in Owensboro to ease congestion and improve safety Spectrum News · Aug 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Owensboro Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Kentucky (#4 statewide).
- The only place in America named Owensboro — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 60,675.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Owensboro
- Applebee's — american
- Azzip Pizza — pizza
- City Walk
- Colby's
- Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- El Mercadito LLC — mexican
- Ernesto's Mexican Bar & Grill — mexican
- Gramps Coffee & Donuts (café)
- Jordy's Restaurant — mexican
- Moonlite Restaurant — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum · Museum
- Owensboro Museum of Fine Art · Museum
- Owensboro Museum of Science and History · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Owensboro
- Goose Egg Park reviews ★
- Smothers Park reviews ★
- Adkisson Greenbelt Park reviews ★
- Cap Gardner Park reviews ★
- Chautauqua Park reviews ★
- Church Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Dugan Best Park reviews ★
- English Park reviews ★
- Germantown Park reviews ★
- GreenTree Park reviews ★
- Hartland Park reviews ★
- Horse Fork Creek Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Owensboro
- Apollo High School
- Audubon Elementary School
- College View Middle School
- Daviess County High School
- Daviess County Middle School
- Deer Park Elementary School
- F T Burns Elementary School
- F T Burns Middle School
- Highland Elementary School
- Owensboro Day Treatment
- Sorgho Elementary School
- Tamarack Elementary School
- Valley Elementary School
- West Louisville Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Owensboro Health Regional Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.