Hopkinsville
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Hopkinsville

Place

Territory

GEOID
2137918
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:ky/place:hopkinsville
POP
30,411 (2025)
CENTER
36.8365, -87.4748
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Hopkinsville

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Hopkinsville itself.

Organization 8

Departments

  • Central administration of the City of Hopkinsville, including the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, City Clerk, Finance (Tax Office, Accounts Payable, Payroll), Human Resources, Information Technology, and Public Information Officer.

  • Maintains official city records, ordinances, meeting minutes, and administers business licensing for the City of Hopkinsville.

  • Manages the City of Hopkinsville's finances, including the Tax Office, Accounts Payable, and Payroll. Located on the 2nd floor of the Hopkinsville Municipal Center.

  • Fire protection and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the City of Hopkinsville and Christian County. Operates four fire stations within the city limits.

  • Municipal law enforcement for the City of Hopkinsville. Includes Patrol, Detectives, Special Investigations Unit (SIU), ATF, 911 Dispatch (Emergency Communications Center), and Animal Control.

  • Manages employment, benefits, and personnel for the City of Hopkinsville.

  • Operates the City of Hopkinsville's parks, recreational programs, and facilities. A division of the Public Works Department. Located at 2600 Thomas Street.

  • Maintains city infrastructure and grounds. Includes the Street Division, Service Center, City Grounds Maintenance Division, and Parks and Recreation Division.