Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Population 42,928

42240 is zip code located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The population is 42,928, making 42240 the largest zipcode in Hopkinsville and the largest in Christian County.

There are 15 public schools in 42240 with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Hopkinsville is moderate , and there are 137 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 42240. Unemployment in 42240 is very high.

Zip codes within Hopkinsville include 42241.

Hopkinsville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

34.39% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

57.57% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

220 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in 42240, KY and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates 42240's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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137 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    13.9%
  • Rented
    39.8%
  • Owned
    46.3%

32 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Hopkinsville, KY issued 32 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 32 permits, 23 were issued for single family homes and 9 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Hopkinsville, KY issued 59 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: $550
  • 1 Bedroom: $630
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,130
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,360

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Environmental Hazards

220 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    Hopkinsville, KY has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Hopkinsville, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Hopkinsville, 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 38.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hopkinsville, KY

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 42240: $38,561

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hopkinsville is 5.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.78%
White Collar - 50.22%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ed Whitfield