The Town FilesChristian County, Kentucky
72,069 people. The median home is worth $173,600 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $55,494.
Towns in Christian County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinsville | 31,180 | $172,100 | $49,139 | 34.6 |
| Fort Campbell North | 12,825 | — | $58,933 | 22.2 |
| Oak Grove | 7,931 | $148,700 | $49,354 | 25.5 |
People and housing
| Christian County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,600 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,040 | $837 |
| Median household income | $55,494 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 28.8 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
31,505 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,483 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 976 storm events in Christian County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Christian County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4804: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).