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Paducah, KY

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A picturesque riverside town where South meets Midwest

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Paducah is a historic community at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers in far western Kentucky. Renowned for its timeless charm, Paducah is home to countless historic homes and buildings, with a twenty-block historic district making up the city’s riverfront Downtown area. This part of town is packed with colorful storefronts dating back well over a century, which now serve as popular restaurants, specialty shops, art galleries, and other small businesses.

Farther west, shopping centers like the Kentucky Oaks Mall provide residents with more modern retail options as well. Living in Paducah offers endless opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, whether in town at Bob Noble Park or minutes away at the sprawling Shawnee National Forest. Best of all, the local rental market is full of affordable options, allowing you to find the perfect apartment, condo, or house to fit your lifestyle and your budget.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Paducah, KY is $862 for one bedroom, $959 for two bedrooms, and $1,244 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paducah has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$862/month
693 Sq Ft
House
$1,245/month
1,036 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

489 Students

10
out of 10

Lone Oak Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

520 Students

9
out of 10

Concord Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

614 Students

8
out of 10

Lone Oak Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-5

426 Students

7
out of 10

Reidland Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-5

222 Students

7
out of 10

Lone Oak Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

796 Students

6
out of 10

Reidland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

330 Students

6
out of 10

Paducah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

652 Students

3
out of 10

Choices Educational Center

Public

Grades K-12

37 Students

Rating Unavailable

McCracken County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,999 Students

7
out of 10

Paducah Tilghman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

878 Students

4
out of 10

Lone Oak High School

Public

Grades 9-12

914 Students

Rating Unavailable

Reidland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

478 Students

Rating Unavailable

Choices Educational Center

Public

Grades K-12

37 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • River Discovery Center
  • Fort Massac State Park

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