Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 43 min6:30 am – 9:13 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 36 min7:59 am – 5:36 pm
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People2,991 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.21,105 householdsMedian household income $58,190Median home value $124,500Median rent $838 a month77% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $763 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.0% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 1,382 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 17%, retail 13%Average commute 22 minutes92% drive alone, 7% car-poolSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher89% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 89°F, lows 70°FColdest month January: highs 45°F, lows 28°F52 in of rain a year, on about 81 dayswettest month March9 in of snow a year, on about 8 days53 days above 90°F, 80 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Madisonville station, 12 mi away; snow from Crofton 3n
Parks and public landsGordon Parkpark · 8.4 miMadisonville City Parkpark · 8.8 mi · 268 acresTradewater Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.6 mi · 727 acresPennyrile Forest State Resort Parkstate park · 11.6 mi · 930 acresLake Beshearstate recreation area · 11.2 mi · 843 acresHarris-Dickerson Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 12.1 mi · 1,837 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.2 on 7 Jan 197321 mi away, near Sacramento, KentuckyMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 30 May 202326 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowHopkins County, KY, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsIce storm Very HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025266 of 364 days measured98 moderate daysMedian index 41, worst day 87main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Christian County, KY, 20 mi away
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription59% have cable, fibre or DSL21% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterNortonville Water Worksserves 2,611 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation513 ft156 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalBaptist Health Madisonville Hospital11.1 miPost officeNortonville Post Office1.9 miTown hallNortonville City Hall1.6 miPoliceKentucky State Police Post 24.3 miFire stationNortonville Volunteer Fire Department2.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeMadisonville Community College12.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportOwensboro Daviess County Airport OWB42 miMajor airportNashville International Airport BNA86 miInterstateI-692.3 miUS highwayUS 621.0 miCoachMadisonville KY (MDV)Greyhound5.6 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 42442 ZIP area.
