Paducah, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
953 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,521 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$47,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$380 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$233 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cottle County
2
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cottle County
1
Texas
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 41
Feb 1 1 44
Mar 2 0 52
Apr 2 0 61
May 3 0 70
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 2 0 63
Nov 1 0 51
Dec 1 1 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Paducah School
<1 miles, NW · 2.3star
Guthrie School
27 miles, SW · 4.1star
Childress El
28 miles, NE · 3.7star
Childress Jh
29 miles, NE · 2.8star

Colleges

Vernon College
57 miles, E · 1.4star
Southwest Technology Center
71 miles, E · 1.4star
Western Oklahoma State College
71 miles, E · 1.4star
Clarendon College
73 miles, N · 1.4star

Hospitals

Childress Regional Medical Center
30 miles, NE · 4.1star
Wilbarger General Hospital
58 miles, E · 3.2star

Airports