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Penrod, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 2,045.
Males: 1,035  (50.6%)
Females: 1,010  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 42339

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,961 (it was $26,711 in 2000)
Penrod:

$46,961
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,271 (it was $13,511 in 2000)

Penrod CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $140,744 (it was $56,500 in 2000)
Penrod:

$140,744
KY:

$196,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Penrod: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Penrod, KY (2000)
    • 2,00797.1%White alone
    • 311.5%Hispanic
    • 140.7%Two or more races
    • 80.4%American Indian alone
    • 70.3%Black alone
    • 10.05%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 432 feet

Land area: 66.6 square miles.

Population density: 31 people per square mile   (very low).

Penrod, Kentucky map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Penrod CCD:

0.6% ($328)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (43.7 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (67.5 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (328.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dunmor, KY (1.7 miles ),
Beechmont, KY (2.2 miles ),
Drakesboro, KY (2.8 miles ),
Rochester, KY (2.9 miles),
Rosewood, KY (3.0 miles ),
Lewisburg, KY (3.0 miles ),
Greenville, KY (3.5 miles ),
Powderly, KY (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.12 N, Longitude: 86.98 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 270

Distribution of median household income in Penrod, KY in 2022
Penrod satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Penrod, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.6%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Apparel (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (12.1%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Truck transportation (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.4%)
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.5%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Apparel (5.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Penrod, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.7%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (9.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.3%)

Average climate in Penrod, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 69.7. This is about average.

City:

69.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 5.36. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.36
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2014 was 0.598. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.598
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.31. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.31
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Penrod-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 53% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/27/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Penrod place center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.0 miles away from the place center injured 2 people.

Earthquake activity:

Penrod-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 200% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 104.7 miles away from Penrod center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 104.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 74.3 miles away from Penrod center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 127.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 140.6 miles away from Penrod center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 182.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Muhlenberg County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Penrod:

  • MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSP HHA (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; GREENVILLE, KY)
  • MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; GREENVILLE, KY)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHABILITATION-MAPLE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GREENVILLE, KY)
  • BELLE MEADE HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GREENVILLE, KY)
  • BELLE MEADE HOME ICF (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GREENVILLE, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Penrod:

  • Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 30 miles; Bowling Green, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,794)
  • Western Kentucky University (about 31 miles; Bowling Green, KY; FT enrollment: 16,942)
  • Hopkinsville Community College (about 33 miles; Hopkinsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,269)
  • Madisonville Community College (about 34 miles; Madisonville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,082)
  • Owensboro Community and Technical College (about 42 miles; Owensboro, KY; FT enrollment: 2,754)
  • Austin Peay State University (about 46 miles; Clarksville, TN; FT enrollment: 8,621)
  • Volunteer State Community College (about 59 miles; Gallatin, TN; FT enrollment: 5,311)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Dunmor Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Penrod include: Mount Moriah Church (A), Myers Chapel (B), New Hebron Church (C), Old Hebron Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Dearmond Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Bridge Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Biggerstaff Creek (A), Canfield Branch (B), Sulphur Spring Creek (C), Norman Branch (D), Lyons Branch (E), Lazy Branch (F), Jockys Branch (G), Pryor Creek (H), Hooper Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Penrod: Lake Malone State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Muhlenberg County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

24.1%
Whole state:

15.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in Penrod:

Marital status in Penrod, KY
  • Never married: 13.2%
  • Now married: 68.3%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Penrod:

  • High school or higher: 60.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.6
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Penrod, KY (based on Muhlenberg County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant19,64572
Mainline Protestant1,92219
Black Protestant4513
Other2462
Catholic2451
None8,990-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Muhlenberg County:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Muhlenberg County:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Muhlenberg County:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

3.83 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Muhlenberg County:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.4%
State:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Muhlenberg County:

30.2%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.2%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Penrod:

  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRUS (610 AM; 2 kW; RUSSELLVILLE, KY; Owner: LOGAN RADIO INCORPORATED)
  • WKCT (930 AM; 5 kW; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: DAILY NEWS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WNES (1050 AM; 1 kW; CENTRAL CITY, KY; Owner: STARLIGHT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPLN (1430 AM; 15 kW; MADISON, TN)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WLBQ (1570 AM; 1 kW; MORGANTOWN, KY; Owner: BUTLER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMTA (1380 AM; 0 kW; CENTRAL CITY, KY; Owner: WMTA, AM 1380,INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Penrod:

  • WQXQ (101.9 FM; CENTRAL CITY, KY; Owner: STARLIGHT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WNTC (103.9 FM; DRAKESBORO, KY; Owner: NASHVILLE'S SPORTSRADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WUBT (101.1 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, KY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVVR (100.3 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WBKR (92.5 FM; OWENSBORO, KY; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF EVANSVILLE/OWENSBORO, INC.)
  • WKYA (105.5 FM; GREENVILLE, KY; Owner: STARLIGHT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKYU-FM (88.9 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WKTG (93.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUND BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WBVR-FM (96.7 FM; AUBURN, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WCVK (90.7 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: BOWLING GREEN COMMTY. B/CSTG, INC.)
  • WYMV (106.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: MADISONVILLE CBC, INC.)
  • W278AD (103.5 FM; CENTRAL CITY, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WWHR (91.7 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • W203BI (88.5 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WXMZ (106.3 FM; HARTFORD, KY; Owner: STARLIGHT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Penrod:

  • W62CJ (Channel 62; JACKSON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKGB-TV (Channel 53; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKMA-TV (Channel 35; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WAZE-TV (Channel 19; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBKO (Channel 13; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKYU-TV (Channel 24; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KF4UWU, Grant Date: 11/24/1997, Expiration Date: 11/24/2007, Cancellation Date: 11/25/2009, Registrant: Patrick O English, 8543 Us Hwy 431 S, Penrod, KY 42365


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Penrod, KY
  • 59.4%Electricity
  • 24.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.6%Wood
  • 5.0%Utility gas
  • 1.7%No fuel used
  • 0.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.8%Other fuel
  • 0.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Penrod, KY
  • 57.3%Electricity
  • 27.2%Wood
  • 15.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Penrod compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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