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Paducah

Much can be said about the great city of Paducah. The city is flourishing economically, rapidly expanding its educational goals, and filled with attractions and rich history. The locals are helpful and brimming with southern hospitality, and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. It has all the conveniences of a large city, but still manages to retain that small town feeling that many crave. It's the best of both worlds and a wonderful place to live.

General Information

Cost of living

Despite being rich with history and culture, Paducah has one of the lowest cost-of-living indexes in the nation relative to other U.S. cities. That means more money to put towards a beautiful home or a night out on the town.

Housing and community

Many diverse and beautiful communities populate Paducah. Many feature renovated historical homes, and/or are located near shopping centers and parks. The average sale price for homes in Paducah is $148,696.

Climate

Summers in Paducah are warm and humid, with average daytime temperatures in the 80s and night-time temperatures falling into the 70s. Winters are moderate, with an average of about 10 inches of snow per year. The average rainfall is around 49 inches per year.

Demographics

Paducah is the hub of a 15-county area with more than 260,000 residents. The city itself is home to about 25,000 people. The median age is 41.8 years old. Around 47.9% of the population are male, and 52.1% are female.

Commerce

Across the board, you won't find one piece of Paducah's economy that isn't showing promising growth. Since June 2010, about 1,000 new jobs have come into the community. Those jobs are in nearly every viable industry, from health care to retail, manufacturing to customer service. The thriving Paducah economy has resulted in a bustling business culture.

Top 10 Employers

Ingram Barge
Baptist Health Paducah
Lourdes Hospital
Marquette Transportation
Murray State University
Pilgrim's Pride
United States Enrichment Corp.
Murray Calloway County Hospital
McCracken County Public Schools
Wal-Mart

Family Business

Paducah is home to an abundance of family owned and operated businesses. This includes restaurants, bakeries, clothing boutiques, and many, many more. These businesses offer a variety of unique products and services, and deliver professional workmanship with a personal touch. Small businesses like these employee many in the area and help to shape the Paducah economy into the exciting concept that it is.

The River Industry

The northern border of Kentucky is dictated by the winding Ohio River, so it's no surprise that those inland waters play a huge part in the state's commerce. Paducah is home to the headquarters of the large barge companies: Ingram Barge Company, Crounse Corporation, James Marine, and Marquette Transportation. These businesses employ nearly 6,000 people and have a direct economic impact of $500 million per year.

Education

Paducah is home to two public school districts, three private Christian schools, and two post-secondary schools; all of which offer an excellent educational experience. More higher learning opportunities are also in the works, and existing facilities and resources and constantly being updated and improved upon. Education is clearly important to the city of Paducah, and it is an excellent place to learn, whether it be for you, your children, or both.

WKCTC

Western Kentucky Community and Technical College has been named one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation for the past 2 years. It offers more than 400 accociate degrees, diplomas, and certifications in over 40 areas of study.

Murray State University

Not only is the Murray campus easily within commuting distance from Paducah, but there is even a regional campus located in Paducah itself. This offers students who cannot make the communte many of the same learning oppurtunities they would have at the actual campus. The 50,000 square-foot complex contains classrooms, offices, and computer laboratories.

Health Care

Paducah's top medical centers have a pulse on not only the local community but the vast majority of western Kentucky and southern Illinois. Offering the latest in medical treatments ranging across multiple specialities, the local health industry offers patients a level of care found in major metropolitan centers.

Baptist Health and Lourdes

These two hostipals account for nearly 60 percent of all patient admissions in the entire Purchase Area of western Kentucky, and employ over 3,000 people.

Attractions

Paducah is a city full of things to do and see. It has something for everyone. For the artist there is the Clemen's Fine Arts Center and National Quilt Musuem. For the historian there is the beautifully preserved downtown area, complete with a historic mural painted along the flood walls. For the connoisseur of culture there is the Carson Center and Market House Theatre. This is just to name a few. One thing is for sure, if you live in Paducah it will be a while before you run out of places to go and things to see.

Carson Center

Musical stars such as Boyz II Men and The Temptations, stand-up names like Jerry Seinfeld, and travelling Broadway musicals such as "Mamma Mia!" make Paducah's multimillion-dollar Carson Center a popular destination. The 1,800-seat Main Hall also plays host to the Paducah Symphony Orchestra.

National Quilt Museum

A nationally recognized art museum, the National Quilt Museum exhibits the finest quilt and fiber art in the world. Visitors will see rotating exhibits of quilts and other fiber art made by some of the most respected and admired artists in the medium.