Is Moseleyville safe?

Owensboro, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly

81out of 100

Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.

VibeLoco rates Moseleyville as “Go”.

Gogo's take on Moseleyville

“Go. Moseleyville is a quiet, low-crime rural-suburban community south of Owensboro with negligible safety risks for visitors. Travelers will experience a relaxed countryside environment, provided they have a personal vehicle to navigate the spread-out area.”

About the area

Moseleyville is an unincorporated community in southern Daviess County defined by expansive agricultural fields, quiet single-family homes, and highway-side local commerce. It offers a tranquil countryside pace while remaining less than a fifteen-minute drive from central Owensboro.

Rural / Quiet
Car-Dependent
Agricultural
Spacious

Walking and biking in Moseleyville

Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100

There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes along major thoroughfares, though experienced road cyclists frequently utilize low-traffic rural county roads.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

Exceptionally low rates of violent and opportunistic property crime
High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained residential lots
Peaceful rural setting within easy reach of regional parks and farm markets

Cons

Lack of sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure along high-speed corridors like US-431
Complete absence of public transit, making car ownership mandatory
Sparse streetlighting along rural country routes after dark

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Moseleyville. Social services, meal programs, and emergency shelters are concentrated north in central Owensboro.

What Moseleyville is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a: Peaceful and bright with light commuter traffic traveling along US-431, posing no safety concerns.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p: Calm and slow-paced as residents visit local farm stands and regional parks without any street crime worries.
Evening · 5p – 10p: Quiet country dusk sets in with very little foot traffic and a safe, relaxed ambiance.
Late night · 10p – 5a: Pitch-dark and extremely still with minimal activity; safety risks are limited to nocturnal wildlife on unlit roads.

Transit, parking and getting around

Owensboro Transit System (OTS) operates fixed bus routes in the Owensboro urban center but does not serve Moseleyville. There are no rail or BRT systems, making a personal vehicle or rideshare service essential.

Parking is completely free and effortless throughout the area, with large surface lots at commercial venues and ample private driveway space.

Things to do in Moseleyville

Hike scenic nature trails, cross covered bridges, and fish the ponds at nearby Panther Creek Park
Shop for local produce, baked goods, and seasonal attractions at Trunnell's Farm Market
Browse dozens of vintage vendor booths and enjoy southern cooking at Preservation Station

Local favorites

Panther Creek Park · County Park · 4.7★ (650)
A spacious 130-acre regional park offering shaded nature trails, disc golf, playgrounds, and stocked fishing lakes.
Preservation Station Market and Restaurant · Antique Mall & Southern Dining · 4.4★ (420)
A repurposed historic school building housing dozens of antique vendors, artisan crafts, and an on-site cafe.
Trunnell's Farm Market · Farm Market · 4.6★ (780)
A popular regional destination for fresh local produce, homemade fudge, bakery treats, and seasonal family fun.

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.