The Town FilesPembroke, Kentucky
City in Christian County · population 865 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $191,200
- Household income
- $70,804
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 43.7
Pembroke is a city of 865 people in Christian County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $191,200, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Kentucky towns, better for families than 78% of Kentucky towns, more upscale than 70% of Kentucky towns.
How Pembroke ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pembroke is worth $191,200, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $70,804, which is more affordable than 68% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $813 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pembroke | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $813 | $837 |
| Median household income | $70,804 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Pembroke
| People | Pembroke | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.6% | 88.6% |
Weather in Pembroke
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 26, 2011 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Christian County since 1996
Christian County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Christian County
Christian County had 31,505 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,483 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Pembroke itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Pembroke
1 public school with 653 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Elementary School | PK-6 | 653 | 16.7 |
Towns near Pembroke
- Hopkinsville, KY7.7 mi · 31,180 people · home $172,100
- Oak Grove, KY7.8 mi · 7,931 people · home $148,700
- Fort Campbell North, KY10.1 mi · 12,825 people · home —
- Elkton, KY11.3 mi · 2,056 people · home $125,000
- Guthrie, KY13.9 mi · 1,330 people · home $134,200
- Clarksville, TN14.4 mi · 166,722 people · home $263,600
- Crofton, KY20.1 mi · 653 people · home $85,200
- Adams, TN21.0 mi · 624 people · home $258,900
Pembroke questions
Is Pembroke, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pembroke scores better for retirees than 33% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 50%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Pembroke?
The median owner-occupied home in Pembroke is valued at $191,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,804, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $813 a month.
What is the weather like in Pembroke?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 4.5 inches of snow.
Does Pembroke get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembroke since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 26, 2011. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)