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Paducah, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
26,894
Population
1,322/sq mi density
$51,243
Median Income
$42,296 per capita
$164,600
Home Value
$191,626 Zillow
$817
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
286
Violent Crime/100K
5,255 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,243 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,600 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Paducah enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 378 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0709°N, 88.6445°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McCracken County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.95 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Paducah has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").