City in Kentucky, United States

Paducah

$185kMedian Home
303Days with 5+ hrs sun
69°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation27kCenter elevation341 ft
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Paducah is a city in the Upland South and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. The most populous city in the Jackson Purchase region, it is located in the Southeastern United States at the confluence of the Tennessee and the Ohio rivers, halfway between St. Louis, Missouri, to the northwest and Nashville, Tennessee, to the southeast. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,137, up from 25,024 in 2010. Twenty blocks of the city's downtown have been designated as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Occasional winter snow is possible. Humidity stays elevated through most of the year.

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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Paducah, Kentucky
Latitude37.08°
Longitude-88.60°
Population27k
Center elevation341 ft

State Context

KentuckyU.S. state

Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populous city is Louisville.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.00%Avg sales tax: 6.00%Property tax: 0.76%Official school data available

About the Region

Upper South

Tennessee has become one of the most-watched states for domestic relocation. Nashville's explosive growth reflects its status as a major entertainment hub and Tennessee's zero personal income tax, while Chattanooga and Knoxville have built distinct identities around outdoor culture and post-industrial reinvention. The Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the country — anchor a regional tourism economy and define the geography of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.

Kentucky sits at the confluence of Southern culture, Appalachian heritage, and Midwest pragmatism. Louisville's bourbon trail and horse country around Lexington give the state an identity that punches above its economic weight. West Virginia's New River Gorge and Seneca Rocks have drawn a new wave of outdoor tourists and remote workers, though much of the state continues to navigate the long-term economic consequences of coal's decline.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age43 yrs
College Educated28%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home6%of workforce
Poverty Rate22%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,271/mo
Median rent
$185k
Median home price
Rent burden32% of income
Household Income
$47k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
73
School Rating
7.5/10
Internet
Fiber
5%
Cable
96%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
303
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

83% of the year
Avg High Temp
69°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
73% warm season / 72% cool season
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Temp Swing
44°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
47"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
5"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
47
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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humid summers
Summer 73% · Winter 72% · Apr-Aug 67-75%
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