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Madisonville, KY

Founded 1807Hopkins CountyElev. 144 m
Population
19,442
Median home
$152,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Madisonville

With about 19,442 residents, Madisonville is one of Kentucky's notable places. Madisonville was founded in 1807 and sits in Hopkins County. The median age is 37.4 and the median household income is $56,902. Homes carry a median value of $152,300, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.3%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
19,442
Median age
37.4
Median household income
$56,902
Per-capita income
$28,915
Poverty rate
20.9%
High-school grad or higher
87.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
Unemployment
7.8%
Avg. commute
19.3 min
Work from home
5.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Black11.6%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.9%
Sales & office20.9%
Production, transportation & material moving17.6%
Service15.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$152,300
Median gross rent
$860/mo
Owner-occupied
65.1%
Median year built
1975
Households
7,925
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Madisonville has 14 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading44%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Hopkins Co Career & Technology CenterHighGrades 9–12
Hopkins County Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hopkins County Day TreatmentHighGrades 6–12
Madisonville North Hopkins High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Browning Springs Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
James Madison Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Grapevine Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Jesse Stuart Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Pride Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
West Broadway Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hopkins County Schools AcademyOtherGrades 3–12
Kentucky TECH - Madisonville Reg Tech CtGrades 15–15
Madisonville Health Technology CenterGrades 15–15
Madisonville Technical CollegeGrades 15–15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime67% below national
Madisonville126
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 24% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% below national
Madisonville882
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 40% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Madisonville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Madisonville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Hopkins County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Madisonville is in Hopkins County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Madisonville was founded in 1807 and sits in Hopkins County. Elevation ~144 m.

Map of Madisonville
Madisonville, KY
Where Madisonville is
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Munn's SchoolLyon, Chittenden P., Jr., HouseSlaton, James E., HouseGardiner, Dr. Thomas, HouseMadisonville Public LibraryHockersmith, L. D., HouseRuby, Turner, HouseHarvey, John, House
Notable people from Madisonville
Demetrious JohnsonTerry BissonRuby LaffoonTravis FordCynthia Stokes BrownLeva BatesLyne MetcalfePolk LaffoonDottie RamboJames Fleming Gordon
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Nearby cities
Hopkinsville (35 mi)Henderson (35 mi)Owensboro (36 mi)Bowling Green (64 mi)Paducah (66 mi)Murray (68 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Madisonville, KY (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Madisonville, Kentucky.

Joshua David Harris, 42
Madisonville · Hopkins County · 42431
AKA Joshua D Harris, Joshua Harris
Bryan Keith Martin, 59
Madisonville · Hopkins County · 42431
AKA Casey Martin, Brian Martin
John T Young, 60
Madisonville · Hopkins County · 42431
AKA John Thomas Toung, John Thomas Young

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Madisonville — frequently asked

What is the population of Madisonville, Kentucky?
Madisonville has a population of about 19,442, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Madisonville?
The median home value in Madisonville is $152,300, and the median gross rent is $860/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Madisonville safe? What is the crime rate?
Madisonville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 126 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Madisonville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hopkins County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, drought.
How many schools are in Madisonville?
Madisonville has 14 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Madisonville?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Madisonville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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