Hendron, Kentucky

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Population in 2010: 4,687.
Population change since 2000: +10.6%
Males: 2,144  (45.8%)
Females: 2,543  (54.2%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 42003.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,667 (it was $40,858 in 2000)
Hendron:

$68,667
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,489 (it was $22,984 in 2000)

Hendron CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $220,537 (it was $94,000 in 2000)
Hendron:

$220,537
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $224,974; detached houses: $242,426; townhouses or other attached units: $259,443; mobile homes: $30,914

Median gross rent in 2022: $860.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hendron: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.0%
(6.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.6% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Hendron, KY (2022)
    • 4,69691.7%White alone
    • 1983.9%Black alone
    • 1472.9%Two or more races
    • 310.6%Hispanic
    • 250.5%Asian alone

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Ancestries: English (48.6%), American (11.8%), Irish (8.7%), French (5.8%), German (3.4%), Ethiopian (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 5.19 square miles.

Population density: 903 people per square mile   (low).

Hendron, Kentucky map

86 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.7%
Kentucky:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,731 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,473 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (78.6 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (120.8 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (336.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lone Oak, KY (1.1 miles ),
Massac, KY (1.4 miles ),
Paducah, KY (1.6 miles ),
Farley, KY (2.0 miles ),
Woodlawn-Oakdale, KY (2.0 miles ),
Brookport, IL (2.5 miles ),
Reidland, KY (2.7 miles ),
Ledbetter, KY (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 37.04 N, Longitude: 88.64 W

Distribution of median household income in Hendron, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hendron, KY in 2022
Hendron satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Hendron, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Chemicals (6.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Chemicals (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Utilities (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.1%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Hendron, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Engineers (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)

Average climate in Hendron, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Hendron, Kentucky average temperatures Hendron, Kentucky average precipitation Hendron, Kentucky humidity Hendron, Kentucky wind speed Hendron, Kentucky snowfall Hendron, Kentucky sunshine Hendron, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 70.9. This is about average.

City:

70.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.102. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.102
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.10. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.10
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.675. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.675
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.30. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.30
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Hendron-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.4 miles away from the Hendron place center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 3/4/1964, a category F4 tornado 25.7 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hendron-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 315% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 106.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 49.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 106.2 miles away from Hendron center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 73.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from Hendron center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 130.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McCracken County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Landslides: 4, Mudslides: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hendron topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hendron:

  • FMC - DIALYSIS OF PADUCAH (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; PADUCAH, KY)
  • LOURDES TRANSITIONAL CARE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; PADUCAH, KY)
  • CHARTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYS PADUCAH (Hospital, about 2 miles away; PADUCAH, KY)
  • PARKVIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; PADUCAH, KY)
  • LOURDES HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; PADUCAH, KY)
  • LOURDES HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; PADUCAH, KY)
  • LOURDES HOSPICE (Hospital, about 3 miles away; PADUCAH, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hendron:

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 2 miles; Paducah, KY; Full-time enrollment: 4,107)
  • Murray State University (about 35 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 50 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 53 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • John A Logan College (about 55 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 57 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • Bethel University (about 63 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)

Public elementary/middle school in Hendron:

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Notable locations in Hendron: Rolling Hills Country Club (A), Hendron Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Hendron include: Lebanon Church (A), Schneidman Road Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Beyer Cemetery (1), Mount Carmel Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

McCracken County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.5%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
27 people in nursing homes in 2000
3 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Hendron:

Marital status in Hendron, KY
  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 49.1%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 12.4%
  • Divorced: 12.3%

For population 25 years and over in Hendron:

  • High school or higher: 96.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Kentucky average:

11.7

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Hendron
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hendron, KY (based on McCracken County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant35,84796
Mainline Protestant6,10623
Catholic4,3084
Black Protestant93610
Other8004
None17,568-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
This county:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.46 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

0.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 34
McCracken County:

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 65
McCracken County:

10.05 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.9%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
McCracken County:

13.9%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Hendron:

62.2%
Kentucky:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Hendron:

65.9%
Kentucky:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Hendron:

27.2
Kentucky:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Hendron:

16.3%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.2%
Kentucky:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.1
Kentucky:

6.8

Overweight people:
Hendron:

33.0%
Kentucky:

33.8%

General health condition:
Hendron:

68.5%
Kentucky:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.2%
State:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hendron, KY Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Hendron:

  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKYX (570 AM; 1 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDXR (1450 AM; 1 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WMOK (920 AM; 1 kW; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WNTX (750 AM; daytime; 0 kW; BROOKPORT, IL; Owner: DANIEL S. STRATEMEYER)
  • WCBL (1290 AM; 5 kW; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hendron:

  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WREZ (105.5 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WLIE-FM (94.3 FM; GOLCONDA, IL; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WCCK (95.7 FM; CALVERT CITY, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND DBA FREELAND BROADCASTING)
  • WLLE (94.7 FM; MAYFIELD, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS KY, LLC)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • WKBG (102.1 FM; CLINTON, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WVVR (100.3 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WGKY (95.9 FM; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WICKLIFE RENTAL PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WKMS-FM (91.3 FM; MURRAY, KY; Owner: MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCBL-FM (99.1 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • W221BB (92.1 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BD OF REGENTS MURRAY STATE UNIV)

TV broadcast stations around Hendron:

  • WKPD (Channel 29; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W54AE (Channel 54; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WQWQ-LP (Channel 9; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WKMU (Channel 21; MURRAY, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
Hendron fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Hendron fatal accident list:

Aug 8, 2020 02:33 AM, Sr-994, Lat: 37.047628, Lon: -88.626547, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 10, 2019 01:13 AM, Cr-Schneidman Rd, Lat: 37.053981, Lon: -88.618667, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 1, 2016 04:24 PM, Sr-3074, Lat: 37.040175, Lon: -88.644972, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Mar 9, 2012 02:49 AM, Lakeview Drive, Lat: 37.037547, Lon: -88.648369, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 23, 2007 11:57 PM, Sr-994, Lat: 37.041294, Lon: -88.623494, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.2mTotal length
  • 52,287Total average daily traffic
  • 8,815Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Hendron, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Hendron, KY

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Mayfield Corner Of Broyles Ave (Lat: 37.040333 Lon: -88.628667), Call Sign: KAW816,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.760 MHz, Grant Date: 08/05/1996, Expiration Date: 09/27/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2002, Registrant: City Of Hendron, Paducah, KY 42002-1500, Phone: (502) 443-5333


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PADUCAH, 859 Starr Hill Road (Lat: 37.031667 Lon: -88.646389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 86.9 m, Overall height: 90.8 m, Call Sign: WMQ310,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hendron, KY
  • 71.9%Utility gas
  • 28.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hendron, KY
  • 54.0%Electricity
  • 43.0%Utility gas
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Hendron compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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