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Fort Campbell North.
About
Life in Fort Campbell North
Fort Campbell North is a community of 11,483 people in Kentucky. The median household income is $58,403, median rent runs about $1,529 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.
Fort Campbell North at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
22.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Fort Campbell North: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fort Campbell North, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (27.3%), and 12.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.2%
of residents
65 and Older
0.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
64.8%
anyone under 18
Married Couples
82.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.15
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 58% above KY average
Rent, home values, and income in Fort Campbell North
In Fort Campbell North, rent runs 58% above the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above KY average
Unemployment in Fort Campbell North
Unemployment in Christian County, which includes Fort Campbell North, is 0.9 percentage points higher than the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Fort Campbell North: Christian County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Christian County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute10.3 min avg
How Fort Campbell North residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fort Campbell North, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 95% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 57 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Christian County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fort Campbell North, runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
100.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
526.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Christian County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Christian County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Christian County, which includes Fort Campbell North, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Dense Fog | $1.6M |
| 2024 | 37 | Dense Fog | $300,000 |
| 2023 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $896,000 |
| 2022 | 34 | Winter Weather | $667,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $402,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Frost/Freeze | $1.6M |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $416,000 |
| 2018 | 37 | Winter Weather | $6.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Christian County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Christian County, which includes Fort Campbell North, is typically good — 266 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
266
per year
Moderate Days
98
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Christian County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fort Campbell North has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
43
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
80
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 28°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 51°F | 31°F | 3.87" |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 4.32" |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 4.55" |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 4.90" |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 3.65" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 2.90" |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.47" |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 4.13" |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 4.04" |
| Dec | 49°F | 31°F | 4.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fort Campbell North
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fort Campbell North's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cumberland Hall Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.7 mi away · Hopkinsville
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.8 mi away · Clarksville
Unity Psychiatric Care-clarksville
Psychiatric · 11.9 mi away · Clarksville
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.9% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Fort Campbell North
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fort Campbell North (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 7,560 students · in-state tuition $9,456 · 46% graduate · median earnings $48,900 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Donelson National Battlefield, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fort Campbell North
Fort Campbell North has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Donelson National Battlefield (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
28 mi awayStones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
79 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
82 mi awayCities Near Fort Campbell North
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fort Campbell North FAQ
Is Fort Campbell North, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Fort Campbell North's median rent is $1,529/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $58,933/year.
Is Fort Campbell North, Kentucky safe?⌄
Fort Campbell North is policed by the Christian County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 100 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 527 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fort Campbell North, Kentucky?⌄
Christian County, which includes Fort Campbell North, has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fort Campbell North, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Fort Campbell North is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,529/month and median household income is $58,933/year. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fort Campbell North, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Fort Campbell North is 10 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from