Owensboro, KY

52% of Owensboro residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
Median City, 100 most populous U.S. cities: 74%
Median City, all urban cities and towns in U.S.: 55%

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

Owensboro residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
54
Adults (20 - 64)
51
Seniors (65+)
49
By Income (%)
High Income
48
Middle Income
48
Low Income
56
By Race/Ethnicity (%)
Native American*
62
Asian*
43
Black*
64
Hispanic
60
Pacific Islander*
50
White*
50
2 or More Races*
57
Other*
63
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
2% of Owensboro’s land is used for parks and recreation.
National median 15%