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Paducah, Kentucky

Introduction to Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah, Kentucky is 79 miles NW of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 120 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in McCracken county. The population of the city is 26,307.

Paducah History

Paducah was originally known as Pekin. It began as a mixed community of white settlers and Native Americans in the year 1815. The settlers were attracted by its location. The community was named as Paducah after Chief Paduke, who welcomed the travelers and provided hospitality to the settlers. In 1830 the place was incorporated as a town. Its growth was because of the valuable port facility it offered to the steam boats that traveled across the river system. Paducah was incorporated as a city in the year 1856.

Paducah and nearby Attractions

  • Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
  • Museum of the American Quilter's Society
  • River Heritage Museum
  • Tilghman Civil War Museum

Things To Do In Paducah

One may enjoy the facilities offered by parks like Paxton Park, Keiler Park, and Carson Park while in the city. Park Avenue Church, Calvary Church, and Pleasant Grove Church are among the local churches one may visit. You can also visit the Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Tilghman Civil War Museum, and River Heritage Museum.

Paducah Transportation

Barkley Regional Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Paducah Higher Education

The local institutions for higher education are Paducah Community College, West Kentucky Technical College, and Paducah Technical College.

High Points

Paducah strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPaducah Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyPaducah Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Paducah Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Paducah Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Paducah Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Paducah Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Paducah, KY

Comparing Paducah to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity410
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work59
Public Transportation Use49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime21

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