Princeton, Kentucky

Population 6,331

Princeton is located in Caldwell County, KY. The population is 6,331, making Princeton the largest city in Caldwell County.

There are 5 public schools in Princeton with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Princeton is low , and there are 22 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Princeton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Princeton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Princeton include Eddyville, Dawson Springs and Fredonia.

Princeton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 10.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 74.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.3%

Crime Rate

12.74% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 180
  • Violent Crimes: 147
  • Robbery: 16
  • Burglary: 426
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

61.03% Higher than national avg.
  • 22 offenders in Princeton
  • 34.75 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

71 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 65

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Princeton, KY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Princeton's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Princeton, KY issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Princeton, KY issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $520
  • 1 Bedroom: $630
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,130
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,360

Zip Codes

42411 42445

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Environmental Hazards

71 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Princeton, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Princeton, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Princeton, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34.72°
  • February 39.7°
  • March 49.7°
  • April 58.66°
  • May 68.05°
  • June 76.2°
  • July 78.7°
  • August 77.56°
  • September 71.02°
  • October 58.57°
  • November 48.22°
  • December 36.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Princeton, KY

Earthquakes
Princeton, KY has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Princeton, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Princeton, KY has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Princeton, KY has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Princeton, KY: $39,696

Unemployment

Unemployment in Princeton is 3.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.24%
White Collar - 47.76%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Ed Whitfield

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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57 Cemeteries view all

13 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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