Paducah

Paducah, Kentucky Overview

Paducah faces challenges across several categories, earning a D grade (40.8/100) and ranking #18 of 20 cities in Kentucky. Even so, the city scores 78/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Outdoor Access score of 10/100.

Income & Employment in Paducah

The median household income in Paducah is $51,243, 15% below the statewide median of $60,407. The local unemployment rate of 5% is higher than the state’s 4.5%. Population declined 0.2%.

Safety in Paducah

Paducah’s violent crime rate of 333.4 per 100,000 runs above the Kentucky average of 218. The property crime rate is 2929.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Paducah

The median home value is $164,600. Median monthly rent is $817. Renters spend 19.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Paducah

Paducah has a high school graduation rate of 91.2%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,825. The city has 15 public schools serving 8,946 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Paducah

Paducah enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 62°F. Summers average 78.8°F. Winters average 46.1°F. Annual precipitation is 46 inches. The average commute of 15.4 minutes is notably short.

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