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Tompkinsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Monroe County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,672 Population 815/sq mi density
$37,405 Median Income $23,863 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $147,359 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
219 Violent Crime/100K 176 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,405 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Tompkinsville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,405
50% below
$23,863 per capita
Home Value
$86,100
69% below
Zillow: $147,359
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
219/100K
42% below
176/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Tompkinsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
31%
Rent
52%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tompkinsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tompkinsville residents earn a median household income of $37,405 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,863. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tompkinsville is $86,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,359. Median rent is $600/month, with 24.2% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Tompkinsville reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 176/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Tompkinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tompkinsville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,672
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,405
Per Capita$23,863
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$455M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,100
Rent$600
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$147,359
Housing Units1,260
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent219/100K
Property176/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault219/100K
Burglary44/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation911 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute21 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tompkinsville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.