Is Pembroke safe?
Pembroke, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pembroke as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pembroke
“Go. Pembroke is a quiet, small agricultural town in Christian County that presents very low violent crime risks to visitors. The town moves at a relaxed pace, though amenities are sparse and a personal vehicle is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Located just southeast of Hopkinsville and north of the Tennessee state line, Pembroke is a historic rural community surrounded by rolling farmland. It features a quaint, tiny downtown crossroad, agricultural supply hubs, and traditional single-family homes.
- Rural / Small Town
- Agricultural
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Peaceful
Walking and biking in Pembroke
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 30/100
There are no designated bike lanes or bike-share programs in Pembroke, though rural routes are occasionally used by long-distance road cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low incidence of violent crime compared to larger urban centers
- Tight-knit, peaceful rural community with high homeownership rates
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation and regional road networks linking Hopkinsville and Clarksville
Cons
- Limited local commercial amenities, emergency medical facilities, and retail options
- Below-average median household income with modest pockets of rural poverty
- Sparse street lighting on rural two-lane roads outside the immediate town center
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Pembroke, with social services and shelters located in Hopkinsville and Clarksville.
What Pembroke is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with local farm traffic and commuters heading out along US-41.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe throughout the town center with light vehicular traffic and agricultural activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very low key with minimal street activity as businesses close early and residents stay home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with very low crime risk, though drivers should watch for deer and low visibility.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving Pembroke; Hopkinsville Transit operates in Hopkinsville roughly 10 miles away, making personal vehicles necessary.
Parking is completely free and easy throughout town, with ample space on street shoulders and storefront lots.
Things to do in Pembroke
- Explore the scenic country roads and historic agricultural homesteads of Christian County
- Visit nearby Pennyroyal Scuba Center Blue Springs Resort just a short drive north
- Take a driving tour of the surrounding Amish and Mennonite country markets and farm stands
Local favorites
- Hampton Meats · Butcher Shop · 4.7★ (115)Longstanding local meat processor and market offering fresh cuts, sausages, and specialty goods.
- Pembroke Mini Mart · Convenience Store · 4.1★ (28)Community convenience hub providing fuel, daily staples, and quick takeaway snacks.
- Whistle Stop Donuts · Bakery · 4.8★ (320)Beloved local bakery in nearby Hopkinsville serving freshly baked donuts, pastries, and coffee.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.
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