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City of Owensboro, Kentucky

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About homes in Owensboro

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Owensboro in Daviess County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1972Median year built1U.S. 1980
65%Built before 198016% built since 2010
1968Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1976
70%Detached single-family115% in 5+ unit buildings
57%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$179kMedian home value1Kentucky median $206k

The median home in the city of Owensboro was built in 1972, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Kentucky median of 1982.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 65% of Owensboro's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 6% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Owensboro are older than rentals: a median build year of 1968 against 1976.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Owensboro is mostly detached single-family: 70% of units, with 15% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 57% of occupied homes in Owensboro are owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Owensboro is valued at $178,900 (ACS), below the Kentucky median of $205,600.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Evansville Regional Ap station averages 90 nights a year at or below 32°F and 24 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 41 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Snowfall averages about 11 inches a year.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,340 heating degree days against 1,525 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Owensboro sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Owensboro are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Owensboro housing units by year built
Before 19408.3%
1940-195923.8%
1960-197933.3%
1980-199918.7%
2000-20099.8%
2010 or later6.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Evansville Regional Ap, 29.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Owensboro, KY?

Most home remodeling projects in Owensboro, KY land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Owensboro?

The median home in the city of Owensboro was built in 1972, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Kentucky median of 1982. The stock is old by national standards: 65% of Owensboro's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 6% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Owensboro climate like for exterior work?

The Evansville Regional Ap station averages 90 nights a year at or below 32°F and 24 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 41 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 11 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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