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City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky

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About homes in Hopkinsville

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Hopkinsville in Christian County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1976Median year built1U.S. 1980
58%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1975Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1980
68%Detached single-family115% in 5+ unit buildings
47%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$172kMedian home value1Kentucky median $206k

The median home in the city of Hopkinsville was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Kentucky median of 1982.1 Somewhat more of Hopkinsville's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 58% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied homes in Hopkinsville are older than rentals: a median build year of 1975 against 1980.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Hopkinsville is mostly detached single-family: 68% of units, with 15% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Hopkinsville, with 47% of occupied homes owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Hopkinsville is valued at $172,100 (ACS), below the Kentucky median of $205,600.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Clarksville Outlaw Ap station averages 80 nights a year at or below 32°F and 20 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 43 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating dominates the year: about 3,886 heating degree days against 1,510 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Hopkinsville sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Hopkinsville are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Hopkinsville housing units by year built
Before 19407.1%
1940-195917.5%
1960-197933.2%
1980-199923%
2000-20097.9%
2010 or later11.3%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Clarksville Outlaw Ap, 15.2 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Hopkinsville, KY?

Most home remodeling projects in Hopkinsville, KY land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Hopkinsville?

The median home in the city of Hopkinsville was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Kentucky median of 1982. Somewhat more of Hopkinsville's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 58% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Hopkinsville climate like for exterior work?

The Clarksville Outlaw Ap station averages 80 nights a year at or below 32°F and 20 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 43 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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