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Hopkinsville, KY is a thriving small city located in Christian County. The city is known for its low cost living with 2 bedroom rent averaging $850 compared to the national average of $1,430. The cost of groceries in Hopkinsville is also significantly lower than the rest of the country, with an index of 94 versus 100 in the US. Hopkinsville is home to many local businesses such as Gatti's Pizza, Johnson's Grocery Store, and Countrywood Golf Course. It also boasts numerous museums such as Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride Museum and Pennyroyal Area Museum. Hopkinsville offers plenty to do for its residents and visitors alike from shopping to outdoor activities and cultural experiences.

Hopkinsville has an unemployment rate of 5.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Hopkinsville has seen the job market increase by 1.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Hopkinsville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Hopkinsville is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Hopkinsville is 5.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Hopkinsville
- The average income of a Hopkinsville resident is $20,688 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Hopkinsville resident is $40,442 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyHopkinsville, KentuckyUnited States
  5.86
  -2.2%-6.2%
  29.2%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $24,071$37,638
  $40,442$69,021
  $51,938$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.8%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.2%6.8%
  20.4%10.0%
  1.6%2.5%
  11.8%11.0%
  2.9%4.8%
  1.1%0.8%
  1.8%1.9%
  2.6%4.7%
  0.3%1.9%
  3.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  9.1%4.2%
  8.7%9.3%
  12.6%14.0%
  1.2%2.1%
  6.5%7.0%
  5.5%4.8%
  6.0%4.7%
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Over 5 years ago

Lived on the west side of town not far from the 68 bypass for about four years. Excellent neighborhood with great neighbors. Really, they were the best neighbors we  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in this place for about 3 years. I can truly say this place is "meh". I'm from a smaller town in MS. and I have to say this place is very errie similar to  More

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Over 17 years ago

On any given week-end there is more to do in Hopkinsville, Kentucky than my husband and I time to do. You must be aware of the events, go on line, read the local paper,  More

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