Paducah, Kentucky · ZIP 42003

Paducah — ZIP 42003

Paducah (42003) scores 45/100 — 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 $160K.

Overall NeighborScore

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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 index67/100

Avg math proficiency45%

Avg reading proficiency52%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$160K

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

$160K

Median Rent

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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
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School	PK–03	498	62%	62%
Lone Oak Middle School	06–08	702	48%	62%
Reidland Elementary School	PK–03	548	42%	57%
Morgan Elementary School	KG–05	369	42%	47%
Reidland Intermediate School	04–05	228	41%	41%
Paducah Tilghman High School	09–12	860	37%	42%
Paducah Head Start Preschool	PK–PK	251	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,384

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

41.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 42003 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 42003 has a school score of 67/100. 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 42003 is approximately $160K. 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 42003 in Paducah has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.