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Is Madisonville a Good Place to Live? Madisonville, Kentucky: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Madisonville ranks #1151 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #203 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Kentucky. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (85.3, #8 of 230) and low rents ($838/mo, #32 of 231), and trails on high poverty (23.3%, #216 of 234) and low household income ($53,860, #201 of 234).
Madisonville by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Madisonville'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 Madisonville?
Madisonville's cost of living index is 85.3, 15% below the US level of 100 and #33 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $838/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $156,600, 33% below the typical Kentucky home ($232,577).
| Measure | Madisonville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 85.3#33 of 1,308 | 90.2 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $156,600#52 of 1,187 | $232,577 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $164,100#115 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $838/mo#43 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 18.7%#310 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people 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.
Madisonville 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. Madisonville is in the Madisonville, KY metro.
Kentucky housing market →Is Madisonville safe?
Madisonville recorded 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 55% below the US rate of 328 and 30% below Kentucky's 212. That ranks #235 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #48 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Madisonville Police Department. Property crime runs 488 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Madisonville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 149#235 of 1,085 | 212 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 488#22 of 1,085 | 1,262 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people 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 Madisonville?
The median household in Madisonville earns $53,860, 35% below the US figure of $83,163 and 17% below Kentucky ($64,526). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Madisonville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $53,860#1172 of 1,312 | $64,526 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 23.3%#1200 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | -0.1%#723 of 1,132 | +0.5% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Madisonville?
The median resident of Madisonville is 38.3 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 23.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1035 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Madisonville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 38.3 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 23.6%#1035 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 63.3% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Madisonville's schools and health?
Madisonville's 7 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Kentucky 90.1%), with 15.9 students per teacher and $12,749 spent per pupil. 41.5% of adults are obese and 15.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Madisonville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 92%#222 of 1,063 | 90.1% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 15.9#617 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $12,749#855 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 41.5%#1185 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 15.5%#1191 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 18%#857 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 7.7%#334 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,650 students are enrolled in Madisonville's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Madisonville?
The average commute in Madisonville is 18 minutes (Kentucky 24.5); 0% of workers take transit and 4.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Madisonville scores 7.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #1216 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 78.2°F and winters 39.1°F, with 52.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Madisonville | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 18 min#191 of 1,312 | 24.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 5.2%#602 of 1,312 | 6.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 85.7% | 76.4% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.6% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.2% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 4.5% | 9.5% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.2#1216 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people 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 | 44.8 | 28.3 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 49.9 | 31.6 | 4 |
| Mar | 60 | 39.4 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 71.5 | 49.4 | 5.2 |
| May | 79.1 | 59 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 86.3 | 66.7 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 89.3 | 69.9 | 5 |
| Aug | 88.7 | 68.3 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 83.1 | 61.3 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 71.9 | 50.1 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 58.4 | 39.9 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 48 | 32.2 | 4.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Madisonville.
| Measure | Madisonville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 59.5°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 78.2°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 39.1°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 52.2 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Madisonville.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Madisonville?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Madisonville's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hopkins County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, earthquake, and winter weather, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 70% of US counties.
| Measure | Madisonville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.19%#915 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hopkins County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hopkins County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.011% | 93% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.036% | 89% of counties |
| Winter weather | 0.0016% | 88% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0077% | 87% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0076% | 79% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.015% | 73% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.091% | 60% 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 Madisonville compare with similar-size cities?
Madisonville is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #203 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 19,515.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville, KYPop. 19,515 | #1151 | 46.6 | $53,860 | $838/mo | 149 | 18 min |
| Vicksburg, MSPop. 20,589 | #1269 | 40.6 | $45,781 | $820/mo | 681 | 17.5 min |
| Knik-Fairview, AKPop. 19,972 | #1057 | 48.8 | $96,437 | $1,588/mo | no data | 38.2 min |
| Sheridan, WYPop. 19,285 | #679 | 55.5 | $62,867 | $936/mo | 110 | 12.8 min |
| Augusta, MEPop. 19,077 | #721 | 54.7 | $47,979 | $919/mo | 218 | 18.7 min |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #868 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data | 21.9 min |
| Martinsburg, WVPop. 18,904 | #1117 | 47.6 | $59,555 | $1,150/mo | 221 | 26 min |
| Los Lunas, NMPop. 18,618 | #1041 | 49.2 | $62,330 | $1,110/mo | 491 | 25.8 min |
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #55 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 | 22.9 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 Madisonville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Madisonville ranks #18 of the 20 Kentucky cities we track, with a score of 46.6 against Kentucky's statewide 44.8. Its households earn 17% below the Kentucky median. Violent crime is 30% below the statewide rate. Homes are 33% 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 Madisonville's score calculated?
Madisonville scores 46.6 out of 100, #1151 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, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Madisonville. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
16.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Madisonville's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
93.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Madisonville. Similar-size median 56.5.
34.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Madisonville's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
59.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Madisonville's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
89.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Madisonville. Similar-size median 50.8.
20.6 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Madisonville. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
27.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Madisonville. Similar-size median 48.3.
40.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Madisonville's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
32.6 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
30.2 - 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: Madisonville's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Madisonville 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 Madisonville
Is Madisonville, KY a good place to live?
Madisonville ranks #1151 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #203 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Kentucky. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (85.3, #8 of 230) and low rents ($838/mo, #32 of 231), and trails on high poverty (23.3%, #216 of 234) and low household income ($53,860, #201 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Madisonville?
Madisonville's cost of living index is 85.3, 15% below the US level of 100 and #33 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $838/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $156,600, 33% below the typical Kentucky home ($232,577).
What is the crime rate in Madisonville?
Madisonville recorded 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 55% below the US rate of 328 and 30% below Kentucky's 212. That ranks #235 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #48 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Madisonville Police Department. Property crime runs 488 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Madisonville?
The median household in Madisonville earns $53,860, 35% below the US figure of $83,163 and 17% below Kentucky ($64,526). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Madisonville?
Median rent in Madisonville is $838/mo (Census), #43 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 18.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Madisonville?
The typical home value in Madisonville is $156,600, down 8.4% in a year, against $232,577 for Kentucky and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $164,100.
How are the public schools in Madisonville?
Madisonville's 7 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Kentucky 90.1%), with 15.9 students per teacher and $12,749 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Madisonville?
The average commute is 18 minutes, #191 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.5 minutes across Kentucky. 5.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Madisonville?
Madisonville averages 59.5°F over the year, 78.2°F in summer and 39.1°F in winter, with 52.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Madisonville walkable?
Madisonville scores 7.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1216 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 Madisonville at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hopkins County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, earthquake, and winter weather, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 70% of US counties.
Who lives in Madisonville?
Madisonville has 19,515 residents. The median resident of Madisonville is 38.3 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 23.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1035 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Madisonville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Madisonville ranks #18 of the 20 Kentucky cities we track, with a score of 46.6 against Kentucky's statewide 44.8. Its households earn 17% below the Kentucky median. Violent crime is 30% below the statewide rate. Homes are 33% below the typical Kentucky home.
What cities are similar in size to Madisonville?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Madisonville's population of 19,515 are Vicksburg, MS (#1269 overall), Knik-Fairview, AK (#1057 overall), Sheridan, WY (#679 overall), Augusta, ME (#721 overall), and Ammon, ID (#868 overall). Madisonville is #1151.