Welcome to West Paducah ...
West Paducah is located in McCracken County<1>.
The location of West Paducah has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
A typical abbreviation for West Paducah: W. Paducah
West Paducah is 360 feet [110 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: West Paducah lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for West Paducah: (270)
The ZIP code for West Paducah: 42086<4>
Communities near West Paducah ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near West Paducah.
- Paducah
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paducah
- Paducah is located in McCracken County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,883 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paducah <5>
- Metropolis
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metropolis
- Metropolis is located in Massac County (IL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,885 people
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- La Center
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Center
- La Center is located in Ballard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 942 people
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- Brookport
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookport
- Brookport is located in Massac County (IL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 815 people
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- Barlow
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west) - Kevil
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kevil have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kevil
- Kevil is located in Ballard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 569 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kevil <5>
- Lone Oak
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast) - Karnak
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karnak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karnak
- Karnak is located in Pulaski County (IL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 422 people
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- Joppa
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
- Joppa is located in Massac County (IL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 298 people
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- Smithland
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithland
- Smithland is located in Livingston County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 279 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithland <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around West Paducah. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for West Paducah.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of West Paducah. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around West Paducah.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around West Paducah. See our Newspapers Page for West Paducah.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for West Paducah ...
Looking for more information about West Paducah? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for West Paducah, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for West Paducah.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for West Paducah. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for McCracken County: www.co.mccracken.ky.us/
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including McCracken, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around West Paducah - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as West Paducah). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether West Paducah or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |