Pembroke-Bank-building-ky, 2017
Pembroke’s story
196 years in pictures
Census counts: 278 in 1870, 865 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1950 on.
- 1830Pembroke is settled
PembrokeKY
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
869
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$270K
+2% in a year
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
43.7
years
Jobs based here
131
A commuter town
Is Pembroke a good place to live?
1.5% of working residents work locally in Pembroke, below both Kentucky’s towns (15%) and U.S. towns (8%). Among 143 Kentucky towns, just 8 have a higher January low than Pembroke. Pembroke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Pembroke stand out
Where Pembroke beats most towns.
Small town
869 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
HopkinsvillePembroke
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pembroke: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pembroke, and how to reach them.
PowerPennyrile Rural Electric Coop13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHopkinsville Water Environment AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pembroke’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereChristian County ClerkChristian County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code4226642266 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pembroke.
Work & commute
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Pembroke’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Pembroke for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Pembroke has lost 69 jobs, to 131 in 2023. 14% of Pembroke residents live below the poverty line, against 16% in Kentucky’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns.
1%work in town
| Pembroke | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Pembroke1%
Hopkinsville36%
Clarksville8%
Oak Grove4%
Nashville3%
14 mi
median commute distance
131
jobs based in Pembroke
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Pembroke’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Christian County school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 597 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Pembroke
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Pembroke
Pembroke has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Pembroke’s July high is 89°F.
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–48°
Spring47–69°
Summer66–87°
Fall48–71°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Pembroke’s typical home value is about $270K
The typical Pembroke home is worth about $270,000, up 2% in a year, 17% above the Kentucky typical home. The median rent in Pembroke is $813 a month.
$270KZillow home value
| Pembroke | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $813 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 59% | 73% |
Typical home value
Pembroke$270K
Kentucky$231K
+2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Kentucky overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). 20% of residents are under 18 in Pembroke. 21% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Kentucky.
43.7median age · KY 39.1
| Pembroke | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 years | 37.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 20% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 21% | 26% | 29% |
PembrokeKentuckyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma13%
High school29%
Some college30%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.8 points. Across Kentucky, 50.5% of residents are women.
| Pembroke | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.3% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.2% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.3% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.8% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.1% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.8% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 30.4% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.6% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Safety
Crime reported in Pembroke
5 crimes were reported in Pembroke in 2025: 5 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Pembroke is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Pembroke is
Pembroke beats the Kentucky average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 41% of Pembroke adults have high blood pressure.
| Pembroke | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
1 better24 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Pembroke | KY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87% | 84.2% |
| More uninsured adults | 7.1% | 5.4% |
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
In Hopkinsville · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pembroke
19pages on Pembroke
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Pembroke
About 2 of every 100 Pembroke residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Pembroke for work
Where Pembroke’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
131jobs based in Pembroke
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pembroke
City in Kentucky, United States
Pembroke is a home rule-class city in Christian County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 865 as of the 2020 census, stagnant from 869 as of the 2010 U.S. census. It is part of the Clarksville, Tennessee metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1836
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 587 ft
- ZIP code
- 42266
Questions about Pembroke
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pembroke, KY a good place to live?
Pembroke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.