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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 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°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.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8393°N, 87.4735°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Christian County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Hopkinsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").