In Owsley, Kentucky, the median home price is $138,940; median household income is $22,188; the population is 3,971; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 78.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Owsley at a glance
Population
3,971
Median Household Income
$22,188
Typical Home Value
$138,940
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
78.2
Avg Commute Time
31.5
About Owsley
Owsley has a population of 3,971. The median home value is $138,940, 41% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $22,188 (65% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Booneville, Sturgeon, and Cowcreek.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Owsley
3 towns, by population.
Owsley at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Owsley?
- Owsley has a population of 3,971 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Owsley?
- The median home value in Owsley is $138,940. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Owsley?
- Median household income in Owsley is $22,188 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Owsley in?
- Owsley is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Owsley?
- Owsley contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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