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West Paducah, KY

West Paducah, KY.

Population: 3,775 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Paducah, KY is $223,856 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 28 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,856

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$223,856
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.4%
10-year appreciation
+57.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2025)
$228,164
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,000
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+79.1%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$788/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$924/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,131/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,348/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,616/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
Schools include
Heath Middle School, Heath Elementary School, McCracken Open Campus School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
18
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (USDOE) (3.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.5°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
Annual snowfall
8.9 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
272
Days with Moderate air quality
93
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,001
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,848

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HARDIN COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL & CLINIC, DEACONESS ILLINOIS UNION COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+120 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
23.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,365
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,004
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
170

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

How it compares

West PaducahState medianUS median
Typical home value$223,856$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$335,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market28 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,365$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 typical home value in West Paducah, KY?
$223,856.
What is the median sale price in West Paducah, KY?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West Paducah, KY?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in West Paducah, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,131/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Paducah, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, drought, earthquake.
Is West Paducah, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Paducah, KY. 18 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West 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 West 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 West Paducah, KY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (USDOE), 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve West Paducah, KY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Paducah, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Paducah, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Paducah, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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