Tompkinsville, Kentucky
City · Population 2,239 · #140 in Kentucky
About Tompkinsville
Tompkinsville is a small town in southern Kentucky with an estimated population of 2,239.
Tompkinsville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 683 residents per square mile.
📰 Tompkinsville News Today
- Monroe County High School (Tompkinsville, KY) Football MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Larry Smith England Obituary (2026) - Tompkinsville, KY - Yokley-Trible Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Teenager killed in Monroe County crash WBKO · Jul 21
- Tompkinsville man accused of firing gun during confrontation WNKY · Apr 30
- Woman facing multiple charges after pursuit ends in crash in KY WSMV · Jun 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tompkinsville Unique
- The only place in America named Tompkinsville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Tompkinsville
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Goolsby's Barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Monroe County Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tompkinsville
- Old Mulkey State Historic Site reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Tompkinsville
- Joe Harrison Carter
- Monroe Co High
- Monroe Co Middle
- Monroe County Area Technology Center
- Tompkinsville Elem
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Monroe County Medical Center ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,239
Rank in state#140 of 418
Land area3.28 sq mi
Density683/sq mi
Coordinates36.7013, -85.6930