The Town FilesMcCracken County, Kentucky
67,564 people. The median home is worth $188,100 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $64,373.
Towns in McCracken County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | 27,137 | $165,300 | $49,915 | 41.5 |
| Hendron | 4,774 | $213,900 | $71,610 | 52.2 |
| Massac | 4,635 | $239,400 | $92,560 | 33.7 |
| Reidland | 4,526 | $228,000 | $99,423 | 38.4 |
| Farley | 4,374 | $86,300 | $47,292 | 36.5 |
People and housing
| McCracken County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $898 | $837 |
| Median household income | $64,373 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 42.3 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
40,497 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,594 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 969 storm events in McCracken County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
McCracken County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4804: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).