Tompkinsville is a small town of 2,699 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $36,436
and a 7.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tompkinsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tompkinsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tompkinsville 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: 86.7
Tompkinsville's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tompkinsville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tompkinsville, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$658
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,436
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tompkinsville's violent crime rate is 18.8 per 100,000 residents
— 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
18.8 /100k
Property Crime
131.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tompkinsville is served primarily by Monroe County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tompkinsville, KY
National Avg
School District
Monroe County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tompkinsville sees average highs of 47.6°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 54.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Tompkinsville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tompkinsville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,000 and median rent is $658/month.
Tompkinsville's violent crime rate is 18.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 131.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tompkinsville are operated by Monroe County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tompkinsville, KY has a population of 2,699, a median household income of $36,436, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%.
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.
Tompkinsville averages 47.6°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.4 inches
with about 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tompkinsville, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42167.
The population of Tompkinsville, Kentucky is 2,699 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tompkinsville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $100,000, median household income $36,436, crime index 5 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tompkinsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
