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West Paducah
West Paducah is located in Kentucky
West Paducah
West Paducah
Location in Kentucky
West Paducah is located in the United States
West Paducah
West Paducah
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County McCracken County
Elevation
361 ft (110 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip
42086
Area code(s) 270 & 364
GNIS feature ID 506464

West Paducah is a community in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. This community is located about 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level.

History of West Paducah

A very sad event happened at Heath High School in West Paducah. On December 1, 1997, a tragic incident occurred where some students were hurt. This event deeply affected the community and is a difficult part of its history.

Education in West Paducah

Public schools in West Paducah are managed by McCracken County Public Schools. Students in the area attend several local schools.

Local Schools

  • Heath Elementary School
  • Heath Middle School
  • Heath High School

Notable People from West Paducah

Some important people have come from West Paducah. One well-known person is Julian Carroll.

Julian Carroll, Governor of Kentucky

Climate in West Paducah

The weather in West Paducah has warm, wet summers and winters that are usually mild or cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.

Understanding Humid Subtropical Climate

This climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps. It means the area gets a lot of rain throughout the year. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are not too cold.

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