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Paducah, KY

A town of about 26,845 people in McCracken County.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Paducah

Broadway Paducah, Kentucky
Broadway Paducah, Kentucky · Photo: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
Delta Queen Paducah
Delta Queen Paducah · Photo: Shadle, CC BY-SA 3.0
Kentucky. Paducah, wharf scene
Kentucky Paducah through St. Matthews
Kentucky Paducah through St. Matthews · Photo: Unknown author Unknown author or not provided, Public domain
Paducah Airport Restored
Paducah Flood Wall
Paducah Flood Wall · Photo: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
Palmer Hotel after flood
Palmer Hotel after flood · Photo: Tennessee Valley Authority, Public domain
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Where it is
Paducah
Paducah in Kentucky
Kentucky in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Paducah's center.

7
grocery stores
65
restaurants
3
coffee shops
26
parks
14
playgrounds
2
libraries
2
movie theaters
3
live theaters
4
museums
3
bookstores
1
gym
3
bars
6
pharmacies
2
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 5,182 rented homes in Paducah, 99% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 71%
$1,000 to $1,499: 25%
$1,500 to $1,999: 2%
$2,000 to $2,499: 1%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Paducah rents for under $1,000 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about under $2,000 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

2 public school districts in this county, with about 10,087 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Mccracken County · Paducah
6,968 students · 16.8 students per teacher · 14 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Paducah Independent · Paducah
3,119 students · 14.6 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Data centers nearby
1 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 5.8 miles from the town center. The largest is about 224,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $4,042 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in KY. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$62,385
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.73% of home value a year
About $730 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 3.50%
KY's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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