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Hopkinsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Christian County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
31,011 Population 945/sq mi density
$47,428 Median Income $26,815 per capita
$140,200 Home Value $194,503 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
291 Violent Crime/100K 3,505 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,428 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hopkinsville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,428
37% below
$26,815 per capita
Home Value
$140,200
50% below
Zillow: $194,503
Median Rent
$869/mo
25% below
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
23% below
3,505/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Hopkinsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hopkinsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
50%
Rent
75%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
77%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hopkinsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hopkinsville residents earn a median household income of $47,428 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,815. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,207 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hopkinsville is $140,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,503. Median rent is $869/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Hopkinsville reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,505/100K. The murder rate is 9.7/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Hopkinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hopkinsville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population31,011
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,428
Per Capita$26,815
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,200
Rent$869
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$194,503
Housing Units14,196
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent291/100K
Property3,505/100K
Murder9.7/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary764/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death13,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation548 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Hopkinsville was founded in 1796.
The median home in Hopkinsville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.