Hopkinsville, the seat of Christian County, the 7th largest city in Kentucky. Located a short drive from Land Between the Lakes; Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park; Nashville, TN; Fort Campbell, KY; Paducah, KY; and Evansville, IN. Hopkinsville has tremendous access to the arts, cultural and sporting events, shopping, and recreational opportunities while maintaining a strong sense of local community.
Hopkinsville is a place where rush hour and bumper-to-bumper traffic are almost non-existent. Here the cost of living is below the national average...and housing is affordable and attractive. You'll find acres of lush woodlands, scenic waterways and miles of rich farmland surround you. Hopkinsville is only minutes away from some of Kentucky's largest and most beautiful parks including Land Between the Lakes, Pennyrile Forest State Park, Lake Barkley State resort Park, Kenlake State Resort Park, Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, and Lake Malone State Park.
Hopkinsville offers year-round recreation programs. For your enjoyment, Hopkinsville offers 13 parks, 8 playgrounds, 15 tennis courts including 6 lighted courts. The Stadium of Champions which is a new 5,000 seat multipurpose sports complex, 2 gymnasiums, a country club, 2 municipal golf courses, 6 soccer fields, picnic pavilions, fishing lakes, horseshoe courts, shuffleboard courts, 3 softball fields, 8 baseball fields, and two community centers. the Hopkinsville-Christian County Recreation Department operates and maintains a variety of facilities which are available for public use. The Recreation Department sponsors supervised playgrounds during the summer months. Other programs include Junior Pro basketball, a Babe Ruth League, Little League for ages 5-12, girls softball teams, adult softball, basketball, and volleyball.
The Pennyroyal Area Museum, downtown Hopkinsville, offers programs year-round as well as exhibits including Hopkinsville's early history, railroading, the Cherokee Indian Nation's Trail of Tears, Civil War, and Jefferson Davis memorabilia. The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library is the second largest public library in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and and offers programs for all ages.
Events with a family emphasis take place throughout the year. Little River Days, features road races, canoe races, craft booths and specialty local cuisine. The Indian Pow Wow, held at the Trail of Tears Park, features authentic Indian dances, traders, crafts, audience participation, and local, as well as ethnic foods. The Little River Arts and Craft Festival is held in the Little River Park and has an attendance of local and nonlocal participants. And when the dogwood bloom in April, Hopkinsville, becomes a daytime fantasy of color. Residents and visitors alike treat themselves to the spectacular Dogwood Trail, which is magically transformed during the evening hours when the trees and other blooming plants are lighted. During this Festival there are many offerings, from Quilt shows to 10K walking tours to a cake-off.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $95,116
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 31,638. Hopkinsville covers 24.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 520 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 42240, 42241 - Area code: 270
Weather
Hopkinsville, KY climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 24.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Hopkinsville is 50.92 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.15 Inches.
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