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Hopkinsville, KY

Hopkinsville, KY.

Population: 41,415 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hopkinsville, KY is $194,965 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,950 after a median 64.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,062/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, tornado, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$194,965

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

64.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,965
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+19.1%
5-year appreciation
+45.6%
10-year appreciation
+105.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$194,965
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$239,950
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
64.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
110
For-sale inventory
228
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
170
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
52

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,062/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$701/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Schools include
Christian County High School, Christian County Middle School, Hopkinsville High School, Indian Hills Elementary School, Hopkinsville Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, tornado, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,842
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,641

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Hopkinsville Christian County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (HOP) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL, CUMBERLAND HALL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-335 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
35.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,136
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
57.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,292
Average weekly wage
$998
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
98

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HopkinsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$194,965$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$239,950$234,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,062/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,136$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hopkinsville, KY?
$194,965.
What is the median sale price in Hopkinsville, KY?
$239,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Hopkinsville, KY?
Median days on market: 64.5 days.
What is typical rent in Hopkinsville, KY?
Typical rent: $1,062/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hopkinsville, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, tornado, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is Hopkinsville, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in Hopkinsville, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hopkinsville, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hopkinsville, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hopkinsville, KY?
15 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hopkinsville, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hopkinsville, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hopkinsville, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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