Moving to
Hopkinsville.

$902/mo median rent

Rent here is genuinely low, with median rent around $902 a month. Factoring in local incomes, the value gets even better. Money stretches further here than in most of the country. Home prices here are genuinely accessible, with a median around $172,100. That kind of affordability is rare in today's market.

5.3% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

300 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

21 min average commute

Commutes are reasonable, averaging 21.3 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 9 in 10 workers drive to work.

3 hospitals

There are 3 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 1.0 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

23% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 23%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

15 public schools inside the boundary

There are 15 public schools inside the boundary and 4 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Fort Donelson National Battlefield (35 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.