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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 2.1% (42% 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 $191,626. 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 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,255/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.