Alcohol and Drug Statistics in Owensboro, KY
Kentucky had the third highest drug overdose rate throughout the United States and Washington, DC, in 2020.2 Of those deaths, 85.2% involved some opioid, and 44.9% involved at least one stimulant (cocaine or meth).3 Additional statistics concerning drug and alcohol use in Daviess County are:4,5
A total of 15% of adults in Daviess County from 2018 to 2020 confirmed that they engaged in binge drinking.
Daviess County saw 3,586 drug arrests per 100,000 people in 2018, over 1,000 higher than the state rate.
Overdose deaths in Kentucky are most common among people aged 35–44.
There was a 16% increase in statewide Kentucky overdose deaths involving fentanyl from 2020 to 2021.
- In 2021, Daviess County saw an overdose rate of 21.27 per 100,000 people, only half of the statewide rate.
Getting to and Around Owensboro, KY
Whether you are visiting Owensboro to seek treatment or are visiting a loved one in rehab, the city has plenty to offer however long you stay. Getting around and finding the best places can be tough. Here are a few facts and tips that may help your trip be free from hiccups:
- There are places to stay for all budgets. Hotels such as Best Western Plus, Comfort Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown, and more are all available in Owensboro. For those on a tighter budget or with an adventurous spirit, there are many motels and beautiful campgrounds available as well.
- Owensboro has its own airport (OWB) and is the easiest way to fly into the city. But your only flight options are through Allegiant Air or Cape Air, which fly to limited cities.
- Another potentially cheaper option may be through Nashville International Airport (BNA). If you don’t have a connecting flight through Cape Air or a car, you can take the bus from BNA to Lafayette St. & 5th Ave S, switch buses to go to Madisonville from there, then take a taxi to Owensboro.
- Evenings can be filled with a number of professional artistic displays, including the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Owensboro Dance Theatre, Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, and more.
- The Riverpark Center puts on monthly entertainment. Check their website and monthly calendar to see what is going on during your stay.
- For some quiet and time outdoors, you can visit the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden.
Resources
- Kentucky Demographics.com. (2022). Kentucky Cities by Population.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). U.S. County Opioid dispensing rates, 2020.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, June 27). SUDORS dashboard: Fatal overdose data.
- Kentucky Health Facts. (2020). Location: Daviess County.
- Cross, Al. Kentucky Health News. (2022, June 14). Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky rose nearly 15% last year; fentanyl involved in 73% of deaths, methamphetamine in 48%.
