Yelvington puts rural lifestyle over city convenience
Almost 11 miles outside Owensboro sits Yelvington, a small rural community with spaced-out properties and three large lakes. The neighborhood is entirely residential and many miles from the closest stores, restaurants and entertainment options. However, Gail Niehaus, Realtor with Century 21 Prestige who's sold in the area before, says that locals are happy to trade city conveniences for a bit more space and tranquility. "Rural people choose that location for a reason, and it is often because there's not as much congestion, traffic and commercial." Residents spend their time fishing, tending to gardens and maintaining multi-acre farmland. When locals need to head into town, they have two major avenues that lead straight into Owensboro or across the river into Indiana, which feature diverse shopping and dining options.
Yelvington is a suburban farm town on the east side of Owensboro Kentucky.
Yelvington residents look after the land in proper ways.
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Lakefront homes have direct access to fishing lakes
Yelvington is a Rural Service Area, or an A-R Rural Agriculture Zone. This means urban development is restricted to protect agricultural land use. While not all homes have farmland attached to their properties, this zoning means lots are expansive. Front and back yards are large, offering plenty of space for sheds, gardens and mature trees. Neighbors are also very spread out from one another because of the natural feature that takes up most of the community's center. "Probably the biggest and best thing about Yelvington is that it has the Carpenter and Kingfisher lakes," says Niehaus. "They're fishing lakes, and people like to live on water." Ranch-style homes, bungalows, lakehouses and the occasional Cape Cod or log cabin-style home are all over the neighborhood. At the base of the neighborhood is also a small mobile home and RV park. Prices vary depending on a property's square footage, acreage and renovation level. Many homes fall within the $120,000 to $350,000 range, but multiple houses sell in the $500,000 to $930,000 range.
Yelvington is an intimate community many love to call home.
Enjoy an afternoon in Yelvington on Carpenters Lake.
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Shooting ranges and Indiana beaches
Outside Carpenter and Kingfisher Lakes, the closest outdoor recreational areas are a few miles from Yelvington. Less than 4 miles south is The Mattingly Target Shooting Range, formerly the Daviess County Gun Club. Yellow Creek Park is 5 miles south in Thruston, a neighboring unincorporated community. The park has diverse facilities, including hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters and pickleball courts. It's also home to Romp Music Festival, a massive multi-day bluegrass festival that happens each June. Seven miles north are Millenium Park and Chapman Park. Millenium is a little nook with sprawling views of the Ohio River, while Chapman is a traditional city park with a playground and occasional community events. Locals head to Rocky Side Park in Indiana, less than 10 miles away, for a beach day on the river.
Enjoy life on the lake in Yelvington.
Yelvington
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Daviess County High offers Empower U
Children living in Yelvington attend East View Elementary School, which Niche rates a B-minus. Daviess County Middle School has an A-minus rating, and Niche considers it the fifth-best public middle school in the Evansville Area. Daviess County High School earns a B-plus and offers Empower U, a state-wide dual enrollment program connected with the Kentucky Community and Technical College system.
Students of Yelvington can head to Daviess County High School.
Daviess County Middle School in Yelvington has a 16 to 1 student to teacher ratio.
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Taking the 405 to Highway 60
Yelvington is heavily rural, so locals are entirely car-dependent. Kentucky State Route 405 is the neighborhood's primary route over Carpenter and Kingfisher Lakes and through the neighborhood. It connects to Maceo and moves toward Highway 60 in about 3 miles. Highway 60 leads straight into Owensboro and connects with Highway 231, which passes over the Ohio River into Indiana. For air travel, Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport is 17 miles away.
Route 60 along Yelvington has a plethera of retail shops.
Yelvington features many ranch style houses.
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All-American breakfast at Lincolnland
The community's only non-residential feature is the Yelvington Fire Department. Locals must travel outside the neighborhood for stores, restaurants and entertainment, but Niehaus says, "You're really only 15 minutes from town. It's not like you're going to have to drive an hour to find a restaurant or a doctor or a gas station." Some of the closest restaurants are across the Ohio River in Indiana about 9 miles away. Los Panchos Mexican Grill serves Latin American classics, while Darlena's Lincolnland Restaurant humorously celebrates the 16th president with all-American breakfast platters. Tre'Vione's may have a grungy interior, but its extensive menu of Louisiana classics, like fried crawfish and jambalaya, is all Southern comfort. Back on the Kentucky side, locals are 2 miles east of a Dollar General and 7 miles south of a Crossroads IGA for groceries. A couple of pizza shops are 5 miles south, but the closest restaurant hub is about 10 miles south along Kentucky State Route 54. Closer to home, Niehaus says the casino being built in Maceo will be the biggest and brightest spot the town has to offer its residents and surrounding communities. The casino's completion date is expected around early 2025.
Head to Los Panchos nearby Yelvington for authentic Mexican Cuisine
Yelvington features JJ's Pizza which is a stable to the community.
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Transit
Airport
Evansville Regional
66 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Yelvington
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Yelvington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Yelvington, Owensboro sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Yelvington, Owensboro over the last 12 months is $365,000, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
573
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,254
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,977
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.8%
College Graduates
8.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
54%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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