The Town FilesHopkinsville, Kentucky
City in Christian County · population 31,180 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $172,100
- Household income
- $49,139
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 34.6
Hopkinsville is a city of 31,180 people in Christian County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $172,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for cycling than 86% of Kentucky towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Kentucky towns, more vibrant than 74% of Kentucky towns.
How Hopkinsville ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hopkinsville is worth $172,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $49,139, which is more affordable than 27% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $902 a month. 47.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hopkinsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $902 | $837 |
| Median household income | $49,139 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 47.0% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Hopkinsville
| People | Hopkinsville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 88.6% |
Weather in Hopkinsville
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.2 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopkinsville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 12, 1978 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Christian County since 1996
Christian County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Christian County
Christian County had 31,505 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,483 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Hopkinsville itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Hopkinsville
15 public schools with 6,261 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | 9-12 | 1,185 | 18.2 |
| Hopkinsville High School | 9-12 | 935 | 16.4 |
| Millbrooke Elementary School | PK-6 | 679 | 17.4 |
| Christian County Middle School | 7-8 | 606 | 15.2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School | PK-6 | 595 | 15.3 |
| Freedom Elementary School | PK-6 | 563 | 15.6 |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | PK-6 | 557 | 15.5 |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | 7-8 | 485 | 15.6 |
| Sinking Fork Elementary School | PK-6 | 412 | 16.5 |
| Bluegrass Learning Academy | 6-12 | 156 | 12.0 |
| Christian County Home/Hospital | PK-12 | 44 | 44.0 |
| Christian County Day Treatment | 7-12 | 22 | 7.3 |
Towns near Hopkinsville
- Oak Grove, KY11.8 mi · 7,931 people · home $148,700
- Fort Campbell North, KY12.2 mi · 12,825 people · home —
- Cadiz, KY19.1 mi · 2,540 people · home $149,800
- Clarksville, TN20.1 mi · 166,722 people · home $263,600
- Princeton, KY29.3 mi · 6,270 people · home $96,600
Hopkinsville questions
Is Hopkinsville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hopkinsville scores better for retirees than 9% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 17%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Hopkinsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hopkinsville is valued at $172,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,139, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $902 a month.
What is the weather like in Hopkinsville?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 5.2 inches of snow.
Does Hopkinsville get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopkinsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 12, 1978. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)