City profile
Paducah, KY
McCracken County · Population 26,845
Paducah is a town in McCracken County, KY with about 26,845 residents and a typical home value near $165,000. It is 122 miles from Bowling Green, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$165,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,008
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Heat wave, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
127 mi to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 32% Democratic / 67% Republican
Community
Population
26,845
Black population
19.2%
County
McCracken County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 26,845 residents
- Typical home value about $165,000
- 122 miles from Bowling Green, KY
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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