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Hopkinsville, KY

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 57
Population31,011
Foreign Born1.5%
Population Density945people per mi²
Median Age35.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

65/100

35% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$26k
Comfortable $27k$40k
Luxury $83k+$129k+
Elite (Top 5%) $98k+$152k+
Affordability Ratio

118%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean79%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
15
Positive
30
Poor
8
Negative
2

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

18 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

6 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

65.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Hopkinsville, KY

2.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0Nearest 15.5 mi
Camping9Nearest 9.7 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$47k+8.8%
37% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$250k
62% below US avg
College Educated
22.2%
37% below US avg
WFH
3.2%
78% below US avg
Homeownership
50.3%
23% below US avg
Median Home
$140k
50% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 60% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
23.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−34.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−22.5%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.68 / 1k Residents146% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.76 / 1k Residents30% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−46.1%
Burglary
4.40 / 1k Residents176% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.07 / 1k Residents65% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.05 / 1k Residents13% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (60% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season215 days302 frost-free
Annual Rainfall60.5"
Elevation541 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B
Fair60 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak945/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Earthquake, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 507 mi · coast 425 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$41.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:53:58.000Z

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