Madisonville is a small city of 19,433 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $54,234
and a 9.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Madisonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Madisonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Madisonville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.6
Madisonville's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Madisonville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Madisonville, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$143,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$854
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,234
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Madisonville's violent crime rate is 88.1 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
88.1 /100k
Property Crime
590.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Madisonville is served primarily by Hopkins County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Madisonville, KY
National Avg
School District
Hopkins County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Madisonville sees average highs of 44.8°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Madisonville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Madisonville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $143,800 and median rent is $854/month.
Madisonville's violent crime rate is 88.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 590.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Madisonville are operated by Hopkins County.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Madisonville, KY has a population of 19,433, a median household income of $54,234, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Madisonville averages 44.8°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches
with about 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Madisonville, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42431.
The population of Madisonville, Kentucky is 19,433 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Madisonville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $143,800, median household income $54,234, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Madisonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
