Madisonville

Madisonville, Kentucky Overview

Madisonville scores 45.6/100 overall (C), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Kentucky — above the state composite of 38.4. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 92/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 10/100.

Income & Employment in Madisonville

The median household income in Madisonville is $56,902, 6% below the statewide median of $60,407. The local unemployment rate of 3.7% is lower than the state’s 4.5%.

Safety in Madisonville

Madisonville’s violent crime rate of 125.9 per 100,000 is well below both the Kentucky rate of 218 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 881.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Madisonville

The median home value is $152,300. Median monthly rent is $860. Renters spend 18.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Madisonville

Madisonville’s high school graduation rate of 92% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,749. The city has 8 public schools serving 4,518 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Madisonville

Madisonville enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 58.4°F. Summers average 75.6°F. Winters average 42.2°F. Annual precipitation is 39.7 inches.

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