Living in Daviess County, Kentucky

Daviess County is a county in Kentucky with a population of around 99,259, part of the Owensboro, KY MSA metro area. The main communities are Owensboro, Whitesville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,126/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $188K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Daviess County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.