Is Masonville safe?
Owensboro, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Masonville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Masonville
“Go. Masonville is a quiet, safe, and rural community situated just south of Owensboro, featuring minimal crime and peaceful countryside living. While it has few commercial amenities and requires a car for all travel, visitors seeking rural charm or agritourism will encounter a welcoming and secure environment.”
About the area
Masonville is an unincorporated rural-residential community located along US Route 231 in southern Daviess County. It is defined by rolling farmland, detached single-family homes, and a quiet exurban lifestyle. Visitors generally pass through while exploring the greater Owensboro area or visiting nearby farms and regional attractions.
- Rural / Countryside
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Masonville
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated cycle tracks in Masonville, and cycling on high-speed roads like US 231 without wide shoulders is not recommended.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national benchmarks
- High homeownership rates and stable, multi-generational residential base
- Tranquil rural environment with minimal congestion outside main highway corridors
Cons
- Total reliance on personal vehicles due to absent public transit infrastructure
- Limited street lighting and high vehicle speeds on rural county roads after dark
- Emergency services and medical facilities require travel north into central Owensboro
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Masonville, as social services, shelters, and food assistance programs are concentrated in urban Owensboro.
What Masonville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and quiet, with light agricultural and commuter traffic and an exceptionally safe atmosphere.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are relaxed with clear visibility and low activity, completely safe for driving and running errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet and peaceful, though unlit stretches of rural roads require careful driving.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are very isolated and dark, where crossing wildlife presents a greater driving hazard than interpersonal crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit does not serve Masonville; the Owensboro Transit System (OTS) operates bus lines strictly within Owensboro city limits several miles to the north, and there is no passenger rail.
Parking is free, abundant, and hassle-free, consisting entirely of spacious private driveways and generous surface parking lots with zero meters.
Things to do in Masonville
- Take a scenic countryside drive through the rolling agricultural acreage of southern Daviess County
- Visit nearby Trunnell's Farm Market for seasonal agritourism activities, fresh produce, and family events
- Travel 10 minutes north into central Owensboro to explore Smothers Park and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
Local favorites
- Trunnell's Farm Market · Farm Market & Agritourism · 4.7★ (1350)A popular family farm market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, seasonal fall festivals, and family activities.
- Briarpatch Restaurant · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1420)A longtime south-side dining staple known for steaks, seafood, and a massive salad bar in a cozy rustic lodge setting.
- Wonder Whip · Classic American Drive-In · 4.5★ (880)A retro roadside drive-in restaurant serving signature burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and soft-serve ice cream treats.
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.