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Is Hopkinsville a Good Place to Live? Hopkinsville, Kentucky: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Hopkinsville ranks #1174 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #183 of 208 small cities and #19 of 20 in Kentucky. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low rents ($902/mo, #27 of 208) and affordable homes ($172,100, #37 of 208), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.5%, #178 of 182) and high unemployment (5.3%, #167 of 184).
Hopkinsville by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Hopkinsville's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville's cost of living index is 90.9, 9% below the US level of 100 and #238 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $902/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $192,475, 17% below the typical Kentucky home ($232,577).
| Measure | Hopkinsville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 90.9#238 of 1,308 | 90.2 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $192,475#102 of 1,187 | $232,577 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,047/mo#36 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $172,100#147 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $902/mo#91 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.5x#381 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 22%#680 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Hopkinsville housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Hopkinsville is in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro.
Kentucky housing market →Is Hopkinsville safe?
Hopkinsville recorded 300 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 9% below the US rate of 328 and 41% above Kentucky's 212. That ranks #564 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #105 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Hopkinsville Police Department. Property crime runs 2,139 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Hopkinsville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 300#564 of 1,085 | 212 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 2,139#747 of 1,085 | 1,262 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Hopkinsville?
The median household in Hopkinsville earns $49,139, 41% below the US figure of $83,163 and 24% below Kentucky ($64,526). Unemployment is 5.3% (US 4.3%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Hopkinsville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $49,139#1241 of 1,312 | $64,526 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 5.3%#896 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 19.3%#1088 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -1.5%#1123 of 1,132 | +0.5% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Hopkinsville?
The median resident of Hopkinsville is 34.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 23.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1052 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 47% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Hopkinsville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 34.6 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 23.3%#1052 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 47% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Hopkinsville's schools and health?
Hopkinsville's 8 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (Kentucky 90.1%), with 16.3 students per teacher and $12,723 spent per pupil. 43% of adults are obese and 17.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Hopkinsville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 93%#172 of 1,063 | 90.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 16.3#667 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $12,723#859 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 43%#1246 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 17.1%#1266 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 19%#1049 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 8.4%#432 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,605 students are enrolled in Hopkinsville's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Hopkinsville?
The average commute in Hopkinsville is 21.3 minutes (Kentucky 24.5); 0% of workers take transit and 4.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Hopkinsville scores 8.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 77.5°F and winters 38.1°F, with 51.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Hopkinsville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 21.3 min#448 of 1,312 | 24.5 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 8.7%#967 of 1,312 | 6.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 82.2% | 76.4% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 0.6% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 4.1% | 9.5% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.3#982 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.8 | 27.2 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 48.4 | 30.7 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 58.1 | 37.8 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 69.1 | 47.1 | 4.8 |
| May | 77.2 | 57.7 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 84.8 | 66.2 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 88.2 | 70 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 87.5 | 68.2 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 81.9 | 60.8 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 70.9 | 48.6 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 58 | 38.2 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 47 | 31.4 | 4.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hopkinsville.
| Measure | Hopkinsville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 58.3°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 77.5°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 38.1°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 51.8 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hopkinsville.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Hopkinsville?
Christian County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Christian County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, ice storm, and winter weather, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
| Measure | Hopkinsville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 41#404 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.21%#965 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Christian County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Christian County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.045% | 91% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0045% | 86% of counties |
| Winter weather | 0.0013% | 85% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.018% | 81% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 77% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0045% | 68% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.003% | 62% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Hopkinsville compare with similar-size cities?
Hopkinsville is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #183 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 30,906.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinsville, KYPop. 30,906 | #1174 | 45.9 | $49,139 | $902/mo | 300 | 21.3 min |
| Summerlin South, NVPop. 31,354 | #332 | 61.3 | $117,035 | $2,509/mo | no data | 23.4 min |
| Alamogordo, NMPop. 31,307 | #1028 | 49.6 | $55,952 | $902/mo | 433 | 17.9 min |
| Northport, ALPop. 31,218 | #576 | 57.0 | $80,913 | $982/mo | 387 | 21.7 min |
| Fort Mill, SCPop. 30,775 | #44 | 71.0 | $121,823 | $1,503/mo | 30 | 26.3 min |
| Drexel Hill, PAPop. 30,451 | #429 | 59.5 | $88,168 | $1,357/mo | no data | 30.9 min |
| Newark, DEPop. 30,330 | #671 | 55.6 | $76,912 | $1,654/mo | 299 | 19 min |
| Morgantown, WVPop. 30,236 | #831 | 52.8 | $44,727 | $937/mo | 239 | 16.2 min |
| Paragould, ARPop. 30,215 | #1008 | 49.9 | $56,980 | $925/mo | 268 | 20.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Hopkinsville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Hopkinsville ranks #19 of the 20 Kentucky cities we track, with a score of 45.9 against Kentucky's statewide 44.8. Its households earn 24% below the Kentucky median. Violent crime is 41% above the statewide rate. Homes are 17% below the typical Kentucky home.
| City | Rank in KY | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, KYPop. 29,392 | #1 | 64.4 | $102,361 | $1,250/mo | 49 |
| Jeffersontown, KYPop. 29,199 | #2 | 61.1 | $81,506 | $1,320/mo | 65 |
| Florence, KYPop. 32,803 | #3 | 60.5 | $71,003 | $1,329/mo | 199 |
| Georgetown, KYPop. 39,117 | #4 | 60.3 | $80,088 | $1,255/mo | 165 |
| Lexington, KYPop. 323,725 | #5 | 59.9 | $69,479 | $1,164/mo | 228 |
| Erlanger, KYPop. 19,875 | #6 | 58.4 | $75,840 | $970/mo | 69 |
| Nicholasville, KYPop. 32,197 | #7 | 58.0 | $68,503 | $1,147/mo | 197 |
| Covington, KYPop. 41,110 | #8 | 57.5 | $61,166 | $1,006/mo | 290 |
| Elizabethtown, KYPop. 32,576 | #9 | 57.4 | $60,760 | $909/mo | 110 |
| Richmond, KYPop. 37,111 | #10 | 55.5 | $50,870 | $917/mo | 243 |
| Frankfort, KYPop. 28,503 | #11 | 53.8 | $53,073 | $944/mo | 238 |
| Owensboro, KYPop. 60,302 | #12 | 51.6 | $56,357 | $905/mo | 413 |
| Bowling Green, KYPop. 75,388 | #13 | 50.8 | $48,873 | $998/mo | 187 |
| Ashland, KYPop. 21,295 | #14 | 50.8 | $52,715 | $872/mo | 244 |
| Louisville, KYPop. 631,818 | #15 | 50.0 | $66,849 | $1,120/mo | 674 |
| Paducah, KYPop. 26,845 | #16 | 49.8 | $49,915 | $834/mo | 274 |
| Henderson, KYPop. 27,852 | #17 | 49.6 | $48,186 | $771/mo | 278 |
| Madisonville, KYPop. 19,515 | #18 | 46.6 | $53,860 | $838/mo | 149 |
| Hopkinsville, KYPop. 30,906 | #19 | 45.9 | $49,139 | $902/mo | 300 |
| Radcliff, KYPop. 22,864 | #20 | 45.6 | $58,559 | $971/mo | 287 |
All 20 Kentucky cities we track, by overall score. Kentucky statewide: median income $64,526, violent crime 212.1 per 100,000.
How is Hopkinsville's score calculated?
Hopkinsville scores 45.9 out of 100, #1174 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Kentucky's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Hopkinsville. Similar-size median 52.9.
33.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Hopkinsville's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
72.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Hopkinsville. Similar-size median 52.2.
27.1 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Hopkinsville's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
59.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Hopkinsville's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
84.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Hopkinsville. Similar-size median 46.7.
26.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Hopkinsville. Similar-size median 44.2.
21.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Hopkinsville. Similar-size median 47.3.
37.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Hopkinsville's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
38.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
41.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Hopkinsville's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Hopkinsville has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Hopkinsville
Is Hopkinsville, KY a good place to live?
Hopkinsville ranks #1174 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #183 of 208 small cities and #19 of 20 in Kentucky. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low rents ($902/mo, #27 of 208) and affordable homes ($172,100, #37 of 208), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.5%, #178 of 182) and high unemployment (5.3%, #167 of 184).
What is the cost of living in Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville's cost of living index is 90.9, 9% below the US level of 100 and #238 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $902/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $192,475, 17% below the typical Kentucky home ($232,577).
What is the crime rate in Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville recorded 300 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 9% below the US rate of 328 and 41% above Kentucky's 212. That ranks #564 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #105 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Hopkinsville Police Department. Property crime runs 2,139 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Hopkinsville?
The median household in Hopkinsville earns $49,139, 41% below the US figure of $83,163 and 24% below Kentucky ($64,526). Unemployment is 5.3% (US 4.3%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Hopkinsville?
Median rent in Hopkinsville is $902/mo (Census), #91 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,047/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Hopkinsville?
The typical home value in Hopkinsville is $192,475, up 1% in a year, against $232,577 for Kentucky and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $172,100.
How are the public schools in Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville's 8 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (Kentucky 90.1%), with 16.3 students per teacher and $12,723 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Hopkinsville?
The average commute is 21.3 minutes, #448 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.5 minutes across Kentucky. 8.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville averages 58.3°F over the year, 77.5°F in summer and 38.1°F in winter, with 51.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Hopkinsville walkable?
Hopkinsville scores 8.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Hopkinsville at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Christian County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, ice storm, and winter weather, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Hopkinsville?
Christian County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville has 30,906 residents. The median resident of Hopkinsville is 34.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 23.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1052 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 47% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Hopkinsville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Hopkinsville ranks #19 of the 20 Kentucky cities we track, with a score of 45.9 against Kentucky's statewide 44.8. Its households earn 24% below the Kentucky median. Violent crime is 41% above the statewide rate. Homes are 17% below the typical Kentucky home.
What cities are similar in size to Hopkinsville?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Hopkinsville's population of 30,906 are Summerlin South, NV (#332 overall), Alamogordo, NM (#1028 overall), Northport, AL (#576 overall), Fort Mill, SC (#44 overall), and Drexel Hill, PA (#429 overall). Hopkinsville is #1174.