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Paducah, KY
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Population: 26,248
Home Price: $125,800
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Overview
Paducah is a small city in the state of Kentucky with a population of 26,248. Paducah has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
16.7 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Paducah, KY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Paducah
Kentucky
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,813
$29,707
$32,693
Median Household Income
$42,024
$58,801
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.4%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Paducah
Kentucky
United States
Median Age
43.7
41.5
42.3
Gender
Paducah
Kentucky
United States
Male
46.5%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
53.5%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Paducah
Kentucky
United States
White
71.2%
89.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
22.3%
4.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.4%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.8%
0.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.7%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Paducah
Kentucky
United States
Median Home Price
$125,800
$147,794
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$577
$610
$801
Family Households
33.4%
33.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.3%
36.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
52.5%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
47.5%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Paducah
Kentucky
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.1%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
32.8%
32.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.6%
19.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.2%
8.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.9%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Paducah
Kentucky
United States
Mathematics
50.4%
46.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
59.7%
54.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Paducah
Kentucky
United States
Murder
0.0
1.7
3.0
Rape
64.4
20.7
38.0
Robbery
92.6
23.6
40.7
Assault
128.9
51.3
188.5
Property Crime
Paducah
Kentucky
United States
Burglary
443.0
259.3
336.1
Theft
4570.7
1017.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
241.6
141.2
167.1
Arson
32.2
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Paducah, KY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
red wine
hot dogs
food wine
wine
hot sauce
fast food
ice cream
wine tasting
carryout delivery
gourmet
pizzas
traveltourism
biscuits
seafood
cooking
chef
recipes
beef jerky
avocado
high school football
football
baseball
college football
video games
flag football
basketball
college basketball
wrestling
duke basketball
professional wrestling
food wine
summer collegiate
notre dame football
coaches
hockey player
softball
naspaa
hoops
teams
inspired by
museum
fine arts
art prints
opening reception
photography
collection
mentorships
crafts festival
nfts
multidiscipline
museums
library
nft
shakespeare
creative
abstract
nature
painting
cinema
video games
twitter lurker
favorite hobbies
car enthusiast
hot wheels
road trips
aerospace enthusiast
power rangers super sentai
gaming
books
photography
camping
comic books
nascar
amusement parks
outdoors
gardening
fitness
pokmon
videogames
sports
professional wrestling
radio host
digital media
arts
tv
gaming
award winning
improv
traveltourism
photography
entertainment destination
communications
recreation
public relations
celebrity
curated
journalism
creative
films
sports
summer
winter
arts
space
photography
camping
beach
gardening
pet friendly
rec
watersports
nature
backcountry
ski
pool
nightlife
facilities
facility
cooling centers
home depot
black friday
department store
clothing accessories home decor
consignment store
kroger
yard sale
grocery store
gift card
coffee shop
furniture
freezers
shop online
carryout delivery
drive thru
discounted prices
pharmacy
ordering online
womens clothing
plus sizes
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