Hopkins County, Kentucky sentencing data
As of October 22, 2026, according to Kentucky Department of Corrections records, 263 people sentenced in Hopkins County were held in Kentucky state prisons. Their median sentence is 7 years, longer than the statewide median of 5 years. 13% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 15% statewide. The most common offense is traf cont sub-1st deg-1st off-methamphetamine (2 or > grams).
Sentences by offense: Hopkins County vs. Kentucky
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Hopkins median (yrs) | Kentucky median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traf Cont Sub-1St Deg-1St Off-Methamphetamine (2 Or > Grams) | 24 | 10 | 7 |
| Poss Cont Sub-1St Degree-1St Offense-Methamphetamine | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| Possession Of Handgun By Convicted Felon | 14 | 6 | 5 |
| Traf Cont Sub - 1St Deg - 1St Off-Fentanyl Sb192 | 13 | 7.5 | 7 |
| Poss Cont Sub-1St Degree-2Nd Or Gt Offense-Methamphetamine | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 72% |
| Black | 60 | 23% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Kentucky counties
About this data
Source: Kentucky Department of Corrections public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Hopkins County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.