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Crime in Paducah summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Paducah. Key points include:
There were 816 total crimes in Paducah in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Paducah is 3,064.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Paducah is 270.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Paducah is 2,794.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Paducah is 44.62% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Paducah Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Paducah / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 816 | 3,064.9 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 72 | 270.4 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.8 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 41.3 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 154.0 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 744 | 2,794.5 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 62 | 232.9 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 599 | 2,249.8 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 83 | 311.7 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Paducah summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Paducah. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Paducah is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Paducah is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Paducah is $191,091.
The median income in Paducah is $49,915.
Paducah's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Paducah Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Paducah | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Paducah, KY Weather
The average high in Paducah is 68.4° and the average low is 47.3°.
There are 75.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.7 inches of precipitation each year with 6.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Paducah |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Paducah
Absolutely hated this city - I lived there for two years. The thing about people from Paducah, is they get along with people from Paducah, but not "outsiders" as I was called. They were some of the rudest and trashiest people I've ever met.
The stoplights would regularly take 2 minutes or so to change to green even if there was no cross traffic.
Most of the people there are overweight-they claim to be the fast food capitol world as they have the highest fast food restaurants per capita. The problem with this is that they are poorly run. Most of them, like the A and W are absolute garbage.
Another issue is that Paducah, Kentucky has one of the worst drainage issues of any city I've ever seen. Even a normal rain will cause certain parts of the city to flood. While thunderstorms cause entire sections to shut down due to flash flooding.
There's literally nothing to do there. Like nothing. The crime rates are awful, shoot, even the city park Noble park- which is where I began to hang out a lot because it's pretty - was one of the more dangerous parts of the city.
I remember I was going to go to a night club but had to cancel my plans only to find out the next day that there was a deadly shooting there.
Don't go here unless you absolutely have to, this place is trash.
Just Burgers is absolutely amazing.
Oh, and Barbecue on the River is amazing too.
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Paducah Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Paducah
The current population in Paducah is 26,845. The population has increased 6.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,845 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 26,894 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 26,869 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 26,248 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 24,947 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 24,894 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 24,879 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 24,879 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 25,010 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 25,001 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 25,046 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 25,092 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 25,081 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 25,102 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 25,114 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Paducah
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Paducah is:
69.7% White with 18,707 White residents.
19.2% African American with 5,155 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 41 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 385 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 61 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 170 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 1,506 Two Or More residents.
3.1% Hispanic with 820 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Paducah | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.7% | 81.5% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.2% | 7.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 5.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Paducah
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Paducah is 52.4% female with 14,074 female residents.
Paducah is 47.6% male with 12,771 male residents.
| Gender | Paducah | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Paducah for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Paducah completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Paducah completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Paducah completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Paducah completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Paducah completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Paducah completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Paducah completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Paducah completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Paducah completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Paducah | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Paducah, Kentucky
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8.8% of households in Paducah earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in Paducah earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.8% of households in Paducah earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.6% of households in Paducah earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Paducah earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.7% of households in Paducah earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Paducah earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.6% of households in Paducah earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Paducah earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.6% of households in Paducah earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Paducah | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.6% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
