Paducah, Kentucky

Population 25,040

Paducah is located in Mccracken County, KY. The population is 25,040, making Paducah the largest city in Mccracken County.

There are 22 public schools in Paducah with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Paducah is moderate , and there are 206 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Paducah is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Paducah property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Paducah include Hendron, Massac and Brookport.

Paducah Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.7%

Crime Rate

55.12% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 242
  • Violent Crimes: 286
  • Robbery: 93
  • Burglary: 443
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

83.54% Higher than national avg.
  • 206 offenders in Paducah
  • 82.27 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

351 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 18
  • Tanks & Spills: 322

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

22 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 22 K-12 public schools in Paducah, KY and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Paducah's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
4 Private Schools

Community Christian Academy K-12

Open Door Christian Academy

St Mary Elementary School

St Mary School System

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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206 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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9 Former Drug Labs view all

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92 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Paducah, KY issued 92 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 92 permits, 16 were issued for single family homes and 76 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Paducah, KY issued 55 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 55 permits, 21 were issued for single family homes and 34 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $577
  • 1 Bedroom: $613
  • 2 Bedrooms: $807
  • 3 Bedrooms: $999
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,094

Zip Codes

42001 42002 42003 42086

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Environmental Hazards

351 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Paducah, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Paducah, KY is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Paducah, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34.37°
  • February 38.97°
  • March 51.3°
  • April 59.02°
  • May 68.3°
  • June 77.34°
  • July 79.55°
  • August 77.56°
  • September 70.97°
  • October 58.57°
  • November 47.85°
  • December 36.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Paducah, KY

Earthquakes
Paducah, KY has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Paducah, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Paducah, KY has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Paducah, KY has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Paducah, KY: $33,574

Unemployment

Unemployment in Paducah is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.02%
White Collar - 54.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Ed Whitfield

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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32 Cemeteries view all

37 FCC Towers view all

12 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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