Paducah, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County
Paducah, KY
At a Glance
How Paducah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paducah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Paducah a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Paducah residents earn a median household income of $51,243 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,296. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,900 business establishments, including 227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paducah is $164,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,069. Median rent is $817/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Paducah reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,851/100K. The murder rate is 3.8/100K.
Education
28.4% of adults in Paducah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paducah has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.