City profile
Madisonville, KY
Hopkins County · Population 19,515
Madisonville is a town in Hopkins County, KY with about 19,515 residents and a typical home value near $164,000. It is 63 miles from Bowling Green, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$164,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,001
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 73/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Strong wind, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
96 mi to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 24% Democratic / 75% Republican
Community
Population
19,515
Black population
10.2%
County
Hopkins County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 19,515 residents
- Typical home value about $164,000
- 63 miles from Bowling Green, KY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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