Is Sutherland safe?
Owensboro, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Sutherland as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Sutherland
“Go. Sutherland is a peaceful, low-crime suburban and rural-fringe community on the southern edge of Owensboro. It offers a secure, quiet environment for visitors and residents alike, though a personal vehicle is necessary for getting around.”
About the area
Sutherland is a quiet, low-density neighborhood south of Owensboro characterized by single-family subdivisions, open farmland, and family-oriented residential pockets. Visitors will encounter a safe, relaxed setting with easy vehicular access to Owensboro's commercial districts.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in Sutherland
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program in the area; road cycling is possible, and the paved Adkisson Greenbelt Park trail system is accessible a short distance to the north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages.
- High homeownership rate with stable, well-maintained residential properties.
- Above-average median household income and low poverty levels.
- Peaceful, low-density atmosphere with virtually no congestion.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities within walking distance.
- Limited street lighting and pedestrian sidewalks on outer rural-adjacent roads.
- Few dedicated visitor attractions or nightlife options in the immediate area.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Sutherland, with support services and shelters centralized in downtown Owensboro several miles north.
What Sutherland is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet, with light commuter traffic filtering toward central Owensboro.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with high visibility and occasional residents walking dogs in subdivisions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and low-key as residents return home, remaining exceptionally safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and still due to limited streetlamps, but virtually free of criminal activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Owensboro Transit System (OTS) provides limited fixed-route bus service across the city, but routes do not regularly serve Sutherland. There is no passenger rail service in the region.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and large free parking lots at all commercial establishments.
Things to do in Sutherland
- Play a round of golf or attend local events at the nearby Windridge Country Club.
- Connect to the nearby Adkisson Greenbelt Park for walking, running, and cycling.
- Take a short drive to the KY-54 corridor for regional dining and shopping.
Local favorites
- Dee's Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (890)Down-home staple serving classic breakfast platters, burgers, and comfort food.
- The Briarpatch · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (760)Longstanding local restaurant known for steaks, seafood, and a classic salad bar.
- Windridge Country Club · Golf Course · 4.3★ (140)Scenic golf course offering community tournaments, social events, and recreational play.
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.