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Hopkinsville, Kentucky · ZIP 42240

Hopkinsville — ZIP 42240

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Hopkinsville (42240) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Kentucky. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $196K.

41OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency33%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$196K
Median rent$997/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$196K

Median Rent

$997/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,120

Violent Crime

148

Property Crime

972

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Christian County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Sinking Fork Elementary SchoolPK–05430
52%
40%
Millbrooke Elementary SchoolKG–05610
45%
46%
Indian Hills Elementary SchoolKG–05674
40%
40%
Hopkinsville Middle School06–08741
37%
36%
Hopkinsville High School09–12961
31%
43%
Christian County High School09–121,153
30%
47%
Christian County Middle School06–08845
26%
42%
Christian County Public Schools VLAKG–12283
22%
32%
Freedom Elementary SchoolKG–05504
10%
15%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

41,510

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

35.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 42240 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 42240 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 42240 is approximately $196K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 42240 in Hopkinsville has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.