Is Dermont safe?
Owensboro, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Dermont as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Dermont
“Go. Dermont is a quiet, semi-rural and suburban fringe community on the southeastern edge of Owensboro that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. Standard vigilance regarding road safety and isolated vehicle break-ins is all that is typically warranted.”
About the area
Dermont is an unincorporated suburban-rural community situated along the US-231/KY-54 corridor outside central Owensboro. It is characterized by single-family homes, small local service businesses, farmland edges, and newer suburban subdivisions. The atmosphere is quiet, low-density, and heavily car-dependent.
- Suburban / Semi-Rural
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Dermont
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated bike lanes are absent on major arterials, though cyclists can access segments of the Owensboro-Daviess County Greenbelt trail system a short distance to the north and west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower rates of violent crime compared to the Owensboro urban core
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Peaceful, low-density environment with minimal street-level disturbances
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins in residential driveways
- High vehicular traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructure along main arterial roads like US-231
- Very few walkable amenities or entertainment options within the immediate community
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Dermont, with social services and shelters located closer to downtown Owensboro.
What Dermont is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light commuter traffic and occasional residents walking dogs on subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful, though high-speed traffic picks up along the major highway thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal activity and very low risk of safety incidents.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted due to sparse street lighting, though violent crime remains rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Owensboro Transit System (OTS) primarily serves the city proper and does not provide frequent direct fixed-route service to the Dermont fringe; personal vehicles or ride-hailing services are essential.
Parking is abundant and entirely free throughout the area, consisting of wide residential driveways and spacious commercial surface lots.
Things to do in Dermont
- Explore the nearby Greenbelt multi-use trails connecting outer Daviess County to Owensboro parks
- Shop for local agricultural goods and plants at area roadside nurseries and farm stands
- Take a short drive to Yellow Creek Park for hiking trails, sports facilities, and festival grounds
Local favorites
- Hill View Farms Meats · Butcher Shop / Farm Market · 4.8★ (160)Family-owned market offering locally raised meats, cheeses, and regional specialty food products.
- Norman McDonald's Country Store · Country Store & Diner · 4.5★ (230)Historic roadside establishment serving hearty breakfast platters and homestyle lunch plates.
- Trunnell's Farm Market · Farm Market & Agritourism · 4.6★ (410)Popular seasonal market with fresh produce, baked goods, and family farm attractions nearby.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.