Is Pleasant Hill safe?
Hopkinsville, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pleasant Hill as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pleasant Hill
“Go. Pleasant Hill is a peaceful, predominantly residential area in Hopkinsville that presents low risk to visitors. While Hopkinsville as a whole sees moderate property crime, this neighborhood remains relatively quiet and trouble-free.”
About the area
Pleasant Hill is an established, low-density suburban neighborhood in south-central Hopkinsville characterized by modest single-family homes and quiet residential streets. It serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom enclave with direct vehicle access to commercial corridors along Canton Pike and Country Club Lane.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Single-Family Residential
- Calm
Walking and biking in Pleasant Hill
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share hubs in Pleasant Hill, though the Hopkinsville Greenway Rail Trail can be reached a short drive to the north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rates of violent and severe crime compared to central and eastern Hopkinsville.
- Stable homeownership rates that foster a quiet, neighborly environment.
- Quick vehicular access to local parks, grocery stores, and retail centers on main arterials.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses, such as vehicle break-ins.
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining within immediate walking distance.
- Total dependence on private vehicles due to minimal pedestrian and transit infrastructure.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Pleasant Hill, as supportive services and emergency shelters are located closer to central Hopkinsville.
What Pleasant Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful with light local commuter traffic and routine morning walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe for standard daytime residential activities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented with minimal street activity and safe conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and sparsely lit; while violent crime is rare, unlit streets warrant basic caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by PACS Transit (Pennyrile Allied Community Services) with limited fixed routes and on-demand transit across Hopkinsville; there is no passenger rail service.
Parking is completely free and easy to find, with wide driveways and unrestricted on-street residential parking.
Things to do in Pleasant Hill
- Enjoy an afternoon round of golf at the nearby Western Hills Golf Course.
- Walk the shaded paths and visit the recreational fields at nearby Ruff Park.
- Explore local Christian County heritage exhibits at the Hopkinsville History Foundation downtown.
Local favorites
- Hopkinsville Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.8★ (360)A popular community gathering spot offering a rotating selection of craft beers and food trucks.
- The Mixer · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (470)An upscale-casual dining establishment known for creative cocktails and contemporary Southern fare.
- Don Fito's Taqueria & Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (340)A casual local favorite serving authentic tacos, burritos, and traditional Mexican specialties.
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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