McCracken County, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
67,584 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$182,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$484 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$666 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Paducah Metro Area
2
Kentucky
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Paducah Metro Area
4
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 34
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 4 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 2, KY State House District 3, KY
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Schools

McCracken County High School
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Concord Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Lone Oak Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Lone Oak Middle School
3 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Shawnee Community College
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Murray State University
37 miles, S • 1.9 star
Southeast Missouri State University
48 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Lourdes Hospital
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Baptist Health Paducah
5 miles, E • 2.3 star
Massac Memorial Hospital
8 miles, N • 3.2 star
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
21 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
3 miles, NW • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
49 miles, NW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
94 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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