Crofton, Kentucky

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Population in 2022: 645 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.0%
Males: 276  (42.8%)
Females: 369  (57.2%)
Median resident age:

50.2 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 42217.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,396 (it was $25,625 in 2000)
Crofton:

$53,396
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,905 (it was $14,021 in 2000)

Crofton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $85,244 (it was $40,500 in 2000)
Crofton:

$85,244
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,168; detached houses: $107,310; mobile homes: $39,854

Median gross rent in 2022: $586.

March 2022 cost of living index in Crofton: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.0%
(22.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.1% for Black residents, 59.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Crofton, KY (2022)
    • 45084.9%White alone
    • 489.1%Black alone
    • 285.3%Two or more races
    • 50.9%Hispanic
    • 10.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Crofton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Crofton, Kentucky as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Crofton is 96 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (24.7%), Irish (8.4%), German (7.3%), English (3.4%), Polish (2.8%), Italian (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/06/1873

Elevation: 608 feet

Land area: 0.64 square miles.

Population density: 1,015 people per square mile   (low).

Crofton, Kentucky map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Kentucky:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $756 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $671 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (34.5 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (73.5 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (331.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Nortonville, KY (3.1 miles ),
St. Charles, KY (3.2 miles ),
White Plains, KY (3.3 miles ),
Mortons Gap, KY (3.6 miles ),
Hopkinsville, KY (3.7 miles ),
Cerulean, KY (3.7 miles ),
Dawson Springs, KY (3.8 miles ),
Gracey, KY (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 37.05 N, Longitude: 87.49 W

Area code: 270

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

4.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +128 (+18.0%).
Most common industries in Crofton, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.0%)
  • Construction (12.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Apparel (5.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (3.1%)
  • Utilities (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.3%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Apparel (8.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Crofton, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Religious workers (4.3%)
  • Electricians (4.3%)
  • Extraction workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)

Average climate in Crofton, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Crofton, Kentucky average temperatures Crofton, Kentucky average precipitation Crofton, Kentucky humidity Crofton, Kentucky wind speed Crofton, Kentucky snowfall Crofton, Kentucky sunshine Crofton, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
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 11.9 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 11.9 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 13.0 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 13.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.31
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Crofton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.4 miles away from the Crofton city center killed 2 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/15/2005, a category F4 tornado 14.2 miles away from the city center injured 40 people and caused $31 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Crofton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 232% 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 99.6 miles away from Crofton center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 99.5 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 66.9 miles away from Crofton 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 124.6 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 113.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 133.7 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 Christian County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Mudslides: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Crofton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Crofton:

  • BRADFORD HEIGHTS HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HOPKINSVILLE, KY)
  • OUTWOOD (Hospital, about 12 miles away; DAWSON SPRINGS, KY)
  • COVINGTON'S CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HOPKINSVILLE, KY)
  • FHC CUMBERLAND HALL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; HOPKINSVILLE, KY)
  • JENNIE STUART MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; HOPKINSVILLE, KY)
  • PENNYROYAL HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 14 miles away; HOPKINSVILLE, KY)
  • HOPKINSVILLE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; HOPKINSVILLE, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Crofton:

  • Hopkinsville Community College (about 12 miles; Hopkinsville, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,269)
  • Madisonville Community College (about 22 miles; Madisonville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,082)
  • Austin Peay State University (about 37 miles; Clarksville, TN; FT enrollment: 8,621)
  • Owensboro Community and Technical College (about 52 miles; Owensboro, KY; FT enrollment: 2,754)
  • Murray State University (about 56 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 56 miles; Bowling Green, KY; FT enrollment: 2,794)
  • Western Kentucky University (about 58 miles; Bowling Green, KY; FT enrollment: 16,942)

Public elementary/middle school in Crofton:

Private elementary/middle school in Crofton:

  • CROFTON AMISH PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 32, Location: 649 POOLE MILL RD, Grades: UG-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Crofton Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 Substation (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Christian 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 city:

2.3 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.5%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Crofton (2011 data):

  • United Southern Bank: Crofton Branch at 111 North Madisonville St, branch established on 2005/05/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $252.2 mil, Deposits: $221.3 mil, headquarters in Hopkinsville, KY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Todd Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Crofton:

Marital status in Crofton, KY
  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 49.9%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 21.1%

For population 25 years and over in Crofton:

  • High school or higher: 84.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 8.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Crofton, KY (based on Christian County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant27,64785
Mainline Protestant5,86331
Catholic3,2332
Black Protestant2,2789
Other6523
None34,282-
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: 18
Christian County:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Christian County:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Christian County:

4.57 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.9%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.9%
State:

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

8.7%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

60.4%
Kentucky:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

62.8%
Kentucky:

47.0%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.4
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Crofton:

17.3%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.9%
Kentucky:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Crofton:

7.2
Kentucky:

6.8

Overweight people:
Crofton:

34.6%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Crofton:

66.2%
State:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.6%
State:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Crofton, KY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,895$47,3700$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 11$2,965
Totals for Government 2$7,895$47,37011$2,965

Crofton government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $115,000 ($178.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $83,000 ($128.68)
    Financial Administration: $48,000 ($74.42)
    Regular Highways: $34,000 ($52.71)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $18,000 ($27.91)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($6.20)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $286,000 ($443.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $72,000 ($111.63)

Crofton government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($18.60)
    Other: $11,000 ($17.05)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $252,000 ($390.70)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $73,000 ($113.18)
    Rents: $15,000 ($23.26)
    Special Assessments: $9,000 ($13.95)
    Sale of Property: $2,000 ($3.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000 ($23.26)
  • Tax - Insurance Premiums Sales: $102,000 ($158.14)
    Property: $78,000 ($120.93)
    Public Utilities Sales: $29,000 ($44.96)
    Corporation Net Income: $3,000 ($4.65)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($1.55)

Crofton government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $109,000 ($168.99)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $84,000 ($130.23)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,000 ($38.76)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $85,000 ($131.78)
    End of Fiscal Year: $34,000 ($52.71)

Crofton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $518,000 ($803.10)

12.99% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($32,537 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

12.99%
Kentucky average:

7.04%

0.40% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,197 average AGI)
Christian County:

0.40%
Kentucky average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Montgomery County, TN  2.70% ($34,199 average AGI)
from Trigg County, KY  0.30% ($53,351)
from Hopkins County, KY  0.24% ($42,119)


14.75% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($41,811 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

14.75%
Kentucky average:

6.89%

0.31% of residents moved to foreign countries ($914 average AGI)
Christian County:

0.31%
Kentucky average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Montgomery County, TN  3.78% ($36,467 average AGI)
to Trigg County, KY  0.49% ($46,959)
to El Paso County, CO  0.28% ($38,171)

Strongest AM radio stations in Crofton:

  • 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)
  • WHOP (1230 AM; 1 kW; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: HOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHVO (1480 AM; 1 kW; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: HAM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTTL (1310 AM; 2 kW; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: MADISONVILLE CBC, INC.)
  • WRUS (610 AM; 2 kW; RUSSELLVILLE, KY; Owner: LOGAN RADIO INCORPORATED)
  • WPLN (1430 AM; 15 kW; MADISON, TN)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Crofton:

  • WVVR (100.3 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WQXQ (101.9 FM; CENTRAL CITY, KY; Owner: STARLIGHT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WUBT (101.1 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, KY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHOP-FM (98.7 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: HOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKTG (93.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUND BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • W235AC (94.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WYMV (106.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: MADISONVILLE CBC, INC.)
  • WNKJ (89.3 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: PENNYRILE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, INC.)
  • WCVQ (107.9 FM; FORT CAMPBELL, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WKDZ-FM (106.5 FM; CADIZ, KY; Owner: HAM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBKR (92.5 FM; OWENSBORO, KY; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF EVANSVILLE/OWENSBORO, INC.)
  • WKYA (105.5 FM; GREENVILLE, KY; Owner: STARLIGHT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZZP (97.5 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WNTC (103.9 FM; DRAKESBORO, KY; Owner: NASHVILLE'S SPORTSRADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WSOF-FM (89.9 FM; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: MADISONVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)

TV broadcast stations around Crofton:

  • WKMA-TV (Channel 35; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKAG-CA (Channel 43; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY NEW ERA, INC.)
  • WAZE-TV (Channel 19; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W22CH (Channel 22; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Crofton fatal accident list:

May 24, 2021 02:10 PM, Sr-9004, Lat: 37.107136, Lon: -87.459731, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Sep 7, 2009 10:00 PM, Sr-1348, Lat: 37.050108, Lon: -87.492672, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 20, 2008 05:30 PM, Brown St, Lat: 37.045520, Lon: -87.485480, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 31, 2007 03:00 AM, Us-41, Lat: 36.656447, Lon: -87.656492, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 10, 1997 10:45 AM, 0041, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 20, 1991 08:43 PM, Mill Str, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 20, 1988 00:05 AM, 41, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 187ft / 57.1mTotal length
  • 107,316Total average daily traffic
  • 268Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Crofton, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 101960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Crofton, KY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Crofton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Mill St & 41 A (Lat: 37.047556 Lon: -87.485278), Call Sign: KMK744, Licensee ID: L00114405,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.160 MHz, Grant Date: 07/03/2012, Expiration Date: 09/16/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/19/2022, Registrant: Hopkinsville Christian County Communications Center, 116 A W First St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, Phone: (502) 887-4060

  • CROFTON TANK, 111 W. Princeton St (Lat: 37.047389 Lon: -87.487806), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WPXS910,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.765 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2023, Expiration Date: 06/04/2033, Certifier: Len Hale, Registrant: Atlas License Company, 207 North State Street, Box 495, Greenfield, IN 46140, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 900-7940, Email:

  • .2km E Iners Ky-189 & Old Haleys Mill Rd (Lat: 37.037028 Lon: -87.347944), Type: Tank, Structure height: 44 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQTY890,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4955.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2024, Expiration Date: 05/08/2034, Certifier: Randy Graham, Registrant: Hopkinsville Christian County Ecc, 101 N Main St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, Phone: (270) 890-1306, Fax: (270) 632-2059, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • MANNINGTON, 470 Grapevine, Crofton Ky 42217 (Lat: 37.080500 Lon: -87.463111), Type: Mast, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.8 m, Call Sign: WQQI411,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2012, Expiration Date: 12/21/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Crofton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: BRYARS DAVID E JR VANS RV-6A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-320-E2D (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 316SD, N316SD, N-316SD, Serial Number: 23582, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 06/28/2016
    Registrant (Individual): David A Adams, 12885 Dawson Springs Rd, Crofton, KY 42217
  • Aircraft: FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 377CT, N377CT, N-377CT, Serial Number: 06-01-11, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 11/13/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 10/05/2010
    Registrant (Individual): James M Brame, 11361 Johnson Mill Rd, Crofton, KY 42217
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3849J, N3849J, N-3849J, Serial Number: 15065149, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 09/29/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 12/15/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Marty Gamble, Po Box 184, Crofton, KY 42217, Other Owners: Vickie Gamble
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5363S, N5363S, N-5363S, Serial Number: 28-7125104, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 12/28/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 07/14/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Scotty Owens, 1760 Adams Store Rd, Crofton, KY 42217
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7223N, N7223N, N-7223N, Serial Number: 18263014, Airworthiness Date: 04/09/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 09/25/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kendal Clark, 11605 Dawson Springs Rd, Crofton, KY 42217, Other Owners: Laura Clark
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/23/2013
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32R-301 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8401B, N8401B, N-8401B, Serial Number: 32R-8113077, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 05/06/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 06/13/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Scotty W Owens, 1760 Adams Store Rd, Crofton, KY 42217

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 24. The highest number of reported fires - 45 took place in 2016, and the least - 6 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Crofton, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (42.9%), and Structure Fires (38.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Crofton, KY
    • 17742.9%Outside Fires
    • 15938.5%Structure Fires
    • 5513.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 225.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Crofton, KY
Most common first names in Crofton, KY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3768.6 years
William3373.0 years
Mary2877.0 years
John1976.7 years
George1874.2 years
Robert1671.0 years
David1268.2 years
Charlie1283.8 years
Roy1170.4 years
Pearl1179.5 years
Most common last names in Crofton, KY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2674.3 years
West2181.3 years
Grace2074.7 years
Clark1782.6 years
Cansler1676.4 years
Adams1675.2 years
Dunning1576.5 years
Sharber1571.0 years
Eli1478.6 years
Wells1471.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Crofton, KY
  • 64.2%Utility gas
  • 34.6%Electricity
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Crofton, KY
  • 69.4%Electricity
  • 30.6%Utility gas


Crofton compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.