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Paducah, Kentucky · ZIP 42001

Paducah — ZIP 42001

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Paducah (42001) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Paducah. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $227K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency44%
Avg reading proficiency52%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$227K
Median rent$1,363/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$227K

Median Rent

$1,363/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

988

Violent Crime

111

Property Crime

877

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for McCracken County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lone Oak Elementary SchoolPK–03495
62%
62%
Concord Elementary SchoolPK–05606
59%
67%
Lone Oak Intermediate School04–05437
57%
56%
McCracken County High School09–121,882
45%
51%
Clark Elementary SchoolKG–05615
44%
62%
Reidland Middle School06–08350
41%
51%
Paducah Middle School06–08632
30%
44%
McNabb Elementary SchoolKG–05334
17%
27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

30,816

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

42.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 42001 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 42001 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 42001 is approximately $227K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 42001 in Paducah has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.