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Paducah, KY

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Paducah.

Population: 60,528 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Paducah, KY is $191,723 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 95 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,235/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,723

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

95

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,723
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$195,859
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$265,000
Median list price
$330,000
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
-44.8%
Median days on market
95 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
298
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
84

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,235/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$701/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
19
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
McCracken County, Paducah Independent, Kentucky Tech System
Schools include
Concord Elementary School, Lone Oak Elementary School, Lone Oak Middle School, Reidland Middle School, McCracken Regional School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (USDOE) (8.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
62.5°F
Annual precipitation
51.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
145
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,893
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,239

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MERCY HEALTH - LOURDES HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+120 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
36.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,447
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,794
Average weekly wage
$1,067
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PaducahState medianUS median
Median home value$191,723$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$265,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market95 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,235/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,447$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Paducah, KY?
$191,723.
What is the median sale price in Paducah, KY?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Paducah, KY?
Median days on market: 95 days.
What is typical rent in Paducah, KY?
Typical rent: $1,235/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Paducah, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, drought, earthquake.
Is Paducah, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Paducah, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Paducah, KY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paducah, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paducah, KY?
19 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Paducah, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Paducah, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Paducah, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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