Dycusburg, Kentucky

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Population in 2010: 26.
Population change since 2000: -33.3%
Males: 14  (57.0%)
Females: 12  (43.0%)
Median resident age:

65.2 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip code: 42037

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,269 (it was $45,208 in 2000)
Dycusburg:

$70,269
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,407 (it was $15,253 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $47,587 (it was $19,600 in 2000)
Dycusburg:

$47,587
KY:

$196,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Dycusburg: 77.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.4%

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Ancestries: United States (94.9%), German (15.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 342 feet

Land area: 0.04 square miles.

Population density: 593 people per square mile   (low).

Dycusburg, Kentucky map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dycusburg city:

1.3% ($250)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (61.8 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (105.0 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (324.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fredonia, KY (2.8 miles ),
Salem, KY (2.8 miles ),
Kuttawa, KY (2.8 miles ),
Eddyville, KY (2.9 miles ),
Crayne, KY (3.1 miles),
Grand Rivers, KY (3.3 miles ),
Gilbertsville, KY (3.4 miles ),
Burna, KY (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 37.16 N, Longitude: 88.18 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 270

Distribution of median household income in Dycusburg, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dycusburg, KY in 2022

Dycusburg satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Kentucky:

3.8%

Average climate in Dycusburg, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dycusburg, Kentucky average temperatures Dycusburg, Kentucky average precipitation Dycusburg, Kentucky humidity Dycusburg, Kentucky wind speed Dycusburg, Kentucky snowfall Dycusburg, Kentucky sunshine Dycusburg, 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 22.5 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 8.9 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 8.9 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 20.2 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 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.30
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Dycusburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.4 miles away from the Dycusburg city center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 tornado 22.3 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dycusburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 277% 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 90.8 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 90.8 miles away from Dycusburg center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 61.4 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 74.4 miles away from the city 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 116.0 miles away from the city 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 99.6 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 Crittenden County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 11, Tornadoes: 9, Mudslides: 6, Landslides: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dycusburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dycusburg:

  • RIVER'S BEND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; KUTTAWA, KY)
  • LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; SALEM, KY)
  • CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF KUTTAWA, LLC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; KUTTAWA, KY)
  • SALEM SPRINGLAKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SALEM, KY)
  • FMC - KUTTAWA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; KUTTAWA, KY)
  • CRITTENDEN COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MARION, KY)
  • CRITTENDEN HEALTH SYSTEM Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; MARION, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dycusburg:

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 28 miles; Paducah, KY; Full-time enrollment: 4,107)
  • Murray State University (about 39 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • Madisonville Community College (about 40 miles; Madisonville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,082)
  • Hopkinsville Community College (about 43 miles; Hopkinsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,269)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 63 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 9,532)
  • Austin Peay State University (about 64 miles; Clarksville, TN; FT enrollment: 8,621)
  • John A Logan College (about 65 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)

Points of interest:

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Crittenden County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

1.7 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

53.3%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Dycusburg:

Marital status in Dycusburg, KY
  • Never married: 13.7%
  • Now married: 31.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 54.6%

For population 25 years and over in Dycusburg:

  • High school or higher: 36.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 40.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.2
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dycusburg, KY (based on Crittenden County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,19328
Mainline Protestant5987
Catholic2381
Other-1
None3,286-
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: 2
This county:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Crittenden County:

6.57 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Crittenden County:

10.3%
State:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.5%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.5%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Dycusburg:

  • WWLK (900 AM; 1 kW; EDDYVILLE, KY; Owner: TILENT, INC.)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCBL (1290 AM; 5 kW; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKYX (570 AM; 1 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dycusburg:

  • WCCK (95.7 FM; CALVERT CITY, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND DBA FREELAND BROADCASTING)
  • WVVR (100.3 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMJL-FM (102.7 FM; MARION, KY; Owner: JOEMYERS PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
  • WLIE-FM (94.3 FM; GOLCONDA, IL; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WVHM (90.5 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCBL-FM (99.1 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WAAJ (89.7 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WAVJ (104.9 FM; PRINCETON, KY; Owner: CALDWELL COUNTY CBC, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dycusburg:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WKMA-TV (Channel 35; MADISONVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W54AE (Channel 54; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WKPD (Channel 29; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WQWQ-LP (Channel 9; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 21.4mTotal length
  • $877,000Total costs
  • 1,496Total average daily traffic
  • 121Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,296Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dycusburg, KY
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dycusburg, KY
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Dycusburg compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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