Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 57% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 6% of US places
- top 13% for commute time
- top 14% for sales tax
- bottom 3% for property crime
Hopkinsville is a mid-size city in Kentucky with about 31,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and property crime.
Official websitehoptown.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$44k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 66% of US places
Home Value$131k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$857better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.77%better than 67% of US places
Income Tax6.50%better than 23% of US places
State 4.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.78%better than 38% of US places
Unemployment7.8%better than 21% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.8 in84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall5.2 inbetter than 67% of US places
Sunny Days183 daysbetter than 11% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 24% of US places
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 20% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk87.7better than 13% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 45% of US places
School Quality44.5better than 24% of US places
Violent Crime1733/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Crime3728/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population31,04295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.922nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5489th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0056th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2954th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)59.3%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)28.6%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.5%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.0%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 88% of US places
Walkability8.5/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance64 mibetter than 59% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.1%better than 26% of US places
Amenities Nearby6.44better than 13% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 17% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hopkinsville an affordable place to live?
- Hopkinsville is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 66% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hopkinsville?
- The median home value in Hopkinsville is $131k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hopkinsville?
- Median household income in Hopkinsville is $44k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hopkinsville?
- Median gross rent in Hopkinsville is $857 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hopkinsville safe?
- Hopkinsville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1733/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 3728/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hopkinsville?
- Hopkinsville averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 51.8 in of annual precipitation and about 183 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hopkinsville?
- Public-school quality in Hopkinsville is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hopkinsville?
- The average one-way commute in Hopkinsville is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)