Frost line depth in Hopkins County, KY
How deep the ground freezes in Hopkins County, KY
15 in. Dig to 16 in, just below the frost. Nearest NOAA station: Madisonville, 2.7 mi.
Your building department sets the legal frost line depth (IRC Table R301.2(1)); footings must go below it (R403.1.4.1). Call them before you dig.