Paducah, Kentucky
Among the top 20% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US places
- top 4% for commute time
- top 12% for cost of living
- bottom 5% for violent crime
Paducah is a mid-size city in Kentucky with about 27,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and sales tax. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitepaducahky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.8 in
muggy 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 88% of US places
Home Value$153k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$815better than 64% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 58% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 63% of US places
Income Tax6.50%better than 23% of US places
State 4.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.12%better than 35% of US places
Unemployment3.8%better than 51% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.1 in75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.1 inbetter than 71% of US places
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 18% of US places
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 20% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk92.0better than 7% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 21% of US places
School Quality66.4better than 61% of US places
Violent Crime2384/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Crime3090/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Community
Population26,86995th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.757th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4579th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8827th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3257th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.0%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)21.9%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 96% of US places
Walkability8.8/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance127 mibetter than 25% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.2%better than 46% of US places
Amenities Nearby37.59better than 33% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 42% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Paducah an affordable place to live?
- Paducah is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 88% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Paducah?
- The median home value in Paducah is $153k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Paducah?
- Median household income in Paducah is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Paducah?
- Median gross rent in Paducah is $815 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Paducah safe?
- Paducah is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2384/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 3090/100k.
- What is the weather like in Paducah?
- Paducah averages 80°F in July and 36°F in January, with 49.1 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Paducah?
- Public-school quality in Paducah is above average, scoring better than 61% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Paducah?
- The average one-way commute in Paducah is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)