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West Paducah, Kentucky

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Country
  
United States

County
  
McCracken County

Zip
  
42086

Elevation
  
110 m

State
  
Kentucky

Time zone
  
Central (CST) (UTC-6)

Area code(s)
  
270 & 364

Local time
  
Friday 9:12 PM

West Paducah, Kentucky

Weather
  
11°C, Wind N at 13 km/h, 74% Humidity

West Paducah is an unincorporated community in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. Its elevation is 361 feet (110 m).

Contents

Map of West Paducah, KY 42086, USA

History

The Heath High School shooting occurred at Heath High School in West Paducah on Monday, December 1, 1997. Fourteen-year-old Michael Carneal opened fire on a group of praying students, killing three and injuring five more.

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the West Paducah Post Office along U.S. Route 60.

West Paducah is also the location of National Weather Service forecast office that services Paducah and its surrounding area.

Education

McCracken County Public Schools operates public schools. Schools include Heath Elementary School, Heath Middle School, and Heath High School.

Notable natives

  • Julian Carroll, Governor of Kentucky
  • Climate

    The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Paducah has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

    References

    West Paducah, Kentucky Wikipedia