Hopkinsville, KY GIS Map
Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, with a population of about 30,089. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Christian County
- Population
- 30,089
- Elevation
- 528 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.8656, -87.4886
- ZIP codes (2)
- 42240, 42241
- Land area
- 32.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Hopkinsville, KY
Hopkinsville is a city in and the county seat of Christian County, Kentucky, United States. The population at the 2020 census was 31,180. Hopkinsville is a home-rule class city under Kentucky law.
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GIS Data for Hopkinsville, KY
The Hopkinsville map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Hopkinsville without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Hopkinsville Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
30,906
Households
12,553
Median household income
$49,139
Median age
34.6 years
Median home value
$172,100
Median gross rent
$902/mo
Owner-occupied homes
47%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
Below poverty level
19.3%
Land area
32.8 sq mi
Population density
942 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
31,577
April 2020 (estimates base)
31,169
July 2024 estimate
30,800
Change 2010-2020
-1.3%
Change 2020-2024
-1.2%
Photos of Hopkinsville
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Hopkinsville
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Hopkinsville.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Givens Group Bldg. | 1650 Marie Dr, 42240 | Leased | 9,370 | Jun 2032 |
| Thurmond Building | 121 W 10th St, 42240 | Leased | 2,646 | Sep 2031 |
| Pennyroyal Office Building | 1100 S Main St, 42240 | Leased | 575 | Jul 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Hopkinsville
General soil map unit at the city center: Pembroke-Nicholson-Crider
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 26.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Pembroke40%
Alfisols · Mollic Paleudalfs
- Crider20%
Alfisols · Typic Paleudalfs
- Pembroke15%
Alfisols · Mollic Paleudalfs
- Nicholson10%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Nolin6%
Inceptisols · Dystric Fluventic Eutrudepts
- Taft5%
Ultisols · Glossaquic Fragiudults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Hopkinsville
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Hopkinsville, Ky weather station, elevation 520 ft, 2.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 88°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 27°F
Annual precipitation
51.8 in
Annual snowfall
5.2 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 44 | 48 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 85 | 88 | 88 | 82 | 71 | 58 | 47 |
| Avg low °F | 27 | 31 | 38 | 47 | 58 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 61 | 49 | 38 | 31 |
| Precip. in | 3.41 | 4.06 | 4.76 | 4.81 | 5.38 | 4.26 | 4.87 | 4.29 | 3.54 | 3.79 | 3.90 | 4.69 |
| Snow in | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Hopkinsville
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Christian County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 79.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Hopkinsville FAQ
What county is Hopkinsville in?
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Hopkinsville, Kentucky is located in Christian County.
What is the population of Hopkinsville?
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Hopkinsville has a population of about 30,089, making it the number 11 of the 40 Kentucky cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Hopkinsville?
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The elevation of Hopkinsville is approximately 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Hopkinsville?
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ZIP codes for Hopkinsville include 42240, 42241.
What time zone is Hopkinsville in?
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Hopkinsville is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Hopkinsville from Frankfort?
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Hopkinsville is about 170 miles from Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, in a straight line.
How far is Hopkinsville from Louisville?
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Hopkinsville is about 135 miles from Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Hopkinsville?
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Cities near Hopkinsville include Clarksville, TN (24 miles); Madisonville, KY (32 miles); Murray, KY (49 miles); Dickson, TN (55 miles); Bowling Green, KY (56 miles).
Local notes for Hopkinsville, KY
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