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Madisonville

KentuckyΒ·Rank #773 of 20 in KYΒ·Pop. 19,442
Composite Score45.5

Madisonville, Kentucky scores 45.5/100 (C grade), ranking #773 of 20 cities in Kentucky. Median income: $56,902. Crime rate: 125.9/100K.

πŸ’΅ Median Income
$56,902
β–Ό $3,505vs state ($60,407)
πŸ’Ό Unemployment
3.7%
β–² 0.8%vs state (4.5%)
πŸ”’ Violent Crime
125.9
β–² 92.1vs state (218)
πŸ“ˆ Pop. Growth
0%
β–Ό 0.3%vs state (+0.3%)
πŸ›‘οΈViolent Crime Rate
125.9
per 100K Β· State avg: 218
🏚️Property Crime Rate
881.6
per 100K Β· State avg: 1667
🏠Median Home Value
$152,300
Census ACS 2023
πŸ”‘Median Rent
$860/mo
Census ACS 2023
πŸ›’Cost of Living
N/A
100 = national avg
πŸ’ΈRent Burden
18.1%
Rent as % of income
πŸ“Price-to-Income
2.7x
Home value Γ· income
πŸ“ŠPoverty Rate
20.9%
Census ACS 2023
πŸŽ“Graduation Rate
92%
EDFacts ACGR 2021-22
πŸ‘©β€πŸ«Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
NCES CCD 2023-24
πŸ’΅Per-Pupil Spending
$12,749
NCES F-33 Finance 2022-23
πŸ“šTotal Enrollment
4,518
NCES CCD 2023-24
🏫Public Schools
8
Regular public schools
πŸš—Mean Commute
18.5 min
State avg: 22 min
πŸš‡Public Transit Use
0%
State avg: 0.7%
πŸ’»Work From Home
4.3%
State avg: 8%
🌑️Annual Avg
58.4Β°F
NOAA Climate Normals
β˜€οΈSummer Avg
75.6Β°F
Jun\u2013Aug average
❄️Winter Avg
42.2Β°F
Dec\u2013Feb average
🌧️Annual Precip
39.7"
inches per year

Madisonville vs Kentucky

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Scores by Category

πŸ’° Economy46.6
β–² 23.9 vs state (state: 22.7)
πŸ›‘οΈ Safety92.4
β–² 14.8 vs state (state: 77.6)
πŸ₯ Health12.2
β€” same as state (state: 12.2)
πŸŽ“ Education59.6
β–² 31 vs state (state: 28.6)
πŸ’Ό Fiscal Health26.4
β–Ό 12 vs state (state: 38.4)
πŸ“ˆ Growth42.2
β–² 10.1 vs state (state: 32.1)
🏠 Affordability77.8
β–Ό 9.8 vs state (state: 87.6)
🌿 Environment28.9
β€” same as state (state: 28.9)
🏞️ Outdoor Access9.9
β€” same as state (state: 9.9)
πŸš‡ Transportation36.1
β–² 5.1 vs state (state: 31)
🎭 Livability24.1
β–² 4.4 vs state (state: 19.7)

Madisonville vs Kentucky

More Cities in Kentucky

Independence53.2Elizabethtown50.3Georgetown49.9Erlanger49.3Nicholasville49.0Florence47.9Covington45.6Richmond44.5Frankfort44.5

Madisonville, Kentucky Overview

Madisonville earns an overall grade of C with a composite score of 45.5 out of 100, ranking #773 of 20 cities in Kentucky. The city's strongest category is Safety (92/100) while its biggest challenge is Outdoor Access (10/100).

Income & Employment in Madisonville

The median household income in Madisonville is $56,902 according to Census ACS data. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. The city's population has remained stable.

Safety in Madisonville

Madisonville has a violent crime rate of 125.9 per 100,000 residents. This is considered low, making it one of the safer cities in the state. The property crime rate is 881.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Madisonville

Cost of living data helps residents compare affordability across cities. The median home value is $152,300. Median monthly rent is $860.

Education & Schools in Madisonville

Madisonville has 8 public schools serving 4,518 students. The high school graduation rate is 92%, well above the national average. The student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. The district spends $12,749 per student. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Madisonville

Madisonville has an annual average temperature of 58.4Β°F. Summers average 75.6Β°F. Winters average 42.2Β°F. The city receives approximately 39.7 inches of precipitation per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall score for Madisonville, Kentucky?

Madisonville has an overall score of 45.5 out of 100, earning a C grade and ranking #773 among 20 cities in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Madisonville?

The median household income in Madisonville is $56,902, based on Census ACS data.

Is Madisonville safe?

Madisonville has a violent crime rate of 125.9 per 100,000 residents.

What is the cost of living in Madisonville?

Cost of living data for Madisonville helps residents compare affordability. See the full profile for details.

How are the public schools in Madisonville?

Madisonville has 8 public schools with a 92% graduation rate. The student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.

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Data Sources

πŸ“ŽBureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS (Dec 2025)πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024πŸ“ŽFBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2024πŸ“ŽAmerica's Health Rankings, 2025πŸ“ŽWalletHub/NAEP, 2025πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024πŸ“ŽCook Political Report, PVI 2024πŸ“ŽTax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025πŸ“ŽALEC Rich States Poor States, 2025πŸ“ŽWalletHub Tax Burden Study, 2025πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau / FHFA, 2025πŸ“ŽBEA Regional Price Parities, 2023πŸ“ŽEPA AirData, Median AQI by County 2024πŸ“ŽEIA State Electricity Profiles, 2024πŸ“ŽFEMA National Risk Index v1.20, 2025πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, Net Domestic Migration 2024πŸ“ŽFCC / BroadbandNow, Broadband Access 2025πŸ“ŽNational Park Service API, 2024πŸ“ŽUSGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US), 2024πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 (Commuting)πŸ“ŽFHWA Highway Statistics, 2023πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022πŸ“ŽEIA State Electricity Profiles, 2024πŸ“ŽEIA Natural Gas Prices, 2024πŸ“ŽDOL National Database of Childcare Prices, 2023πŸ“ŽBEA Regional Price Parities (Food), 2023πŸ“ŽNCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2023-24πŸ“ŽEDFacts ACGR Graduation Rates, 2021-22πŸ“ŽNCES School District Finance Survey (F-33), 2022-23πŸ“ŽBEA GDP by State (SAGDP9), 2023πŸ“ŽNASBO Fiscal Survey of States, FY2023πŸ“ŽCensus Bureau State Government Finances, FY2022πŸ“ŽPew Charitable Trusts Fiscal 50, FY2023πŸ“ŽPew Charitable Trusts, FY2022πŸ“ŽS&P/Moody's via Ballotpedia, 2025πŸ“ŽBureau of Labor Statistics, OES (May 2023)πŸ“ŽIRS Statistics of Income, Migration Data 2021-2022