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Madisonville, KY

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Population
19,428
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
469 ft
Median Home Value
$164,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$838/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,860
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Madisonville in context.

OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation ranking#21 highest population in KentuckyNearest larger communityHopkinsville, Kentucky35 miles away · 30,411 residents.

About Madisonville

Madisonville is a city and the county seat of Hopkins County, Kentucky, situated along Interstate 69 in the state's Western Coal Fields region. Founded in 1807 and named in honor of then-Secretary of State James Madison, the city of approximately 19,500 serves as a key regional commercial hub. The community is home to Madisonville Community College and features a variety of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail businesses that drive the local economy.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Violent CrimeA+98.5rating

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