West Paducah, Kentucky

West Paducah
Unincorporated community
West Paducah

Location within the state of Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°04′59″N 88°44′39″W / 37.08306°N 88.74417°W / 37.08306; -88.74417Coordinates: 37°04′59″N 88°44′39″W / 37.08306°N 88.74417°W / 37.08306; -88.74417
Country United States
State Kentucky
County McCracken County
Elevation 361 ft (110 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Zip 42086
Area code(s) 270 & 364
GNIS feature ID 506464[1]

West Paducah is an unincorporated community in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. Its elevation is 361 feet (110 m).[1]

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.[2]

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the West Paducah Post Office along U.S. Route 60.[3]

West Paducah is also the location of National Weather Service forecast office that services Paducah and its surrounding area.[4]

Education

McCracken County Public Schools operates public schools. Schools include Heath Elementary School, Heath Middle School,[5] and Heath High School.[6]

Notable natives

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.[7]

References

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