Named after Paducah's first mayor, Dolly McNutt Court is an established neighborhood with a unique history. Many of the homes were built in the '40s and '50s. "They're known as atomic boom homes," says Nancy Upchurch, executive assistant for the Paducah planning department and a resident since 1972. This is because most of these homes were built for workers at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, once used to produce enriched uranium. These homes and others are on narrow, residential streets without sidewalks that wind throughout the residential area, where some homes need repair. The community is half housing and half retail, and many residents can walk to stores and fast-food restaurants.
Interstate is direct route to Tennessee
Dolly McNutt Court's location offers convenience and accessibility for commuters and travelers heading in and out of Paducah. U.S. Route 62, locally known as Irvin Cobb Drive, is an east-west highway that bisects the community and connects to Interstate 24, which takes drivers directly into Tennessee. Downtown Paducah is 3 miles north, and Barclay Regional Airport is 14 miles to the west via US-62. Mercy Health—Lourdes Hospital and Baptist Health Paducah are each less than 6 miles away. The Paducah Area Transit System has a stop at the Paducah Bus Station, and residents can walk to the Greyhound Bus station on Irvin Cobb Dr.
Burgers are on the menu
The community is known for big box stores and national food chains. McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Waffle House, Kroger, Lowe's Home Improvement, Walmart Supercenter and the Paducah City Center are all within the boundaries. Residents can go to Kentucky Oaks Mall, about 9 miles away, for more retail and dining choices. Open since 1939, Kountry Kastle is a beloved barbecue and ribs restaurant. Nearby eateries include Harned's Drive-In, serving take-out barbecue since 1955. Burgers, hot dogs and homemade chili are also on the menu. Bob's Drive-In, which opened as a Dairy Queen in 1949. The restaurant's most recommended meal is the Fiesta Burger, fries and the $1 ice cream cone. Additional amenities include a playground and picnic tables.
Take a stop at Bob's Drive-In for their famous Fiesta Burger.
Kountry Kastle is known for their barbecue and ribs in Dolly McNutt Court.
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Midcentury homes dominate the neighborhood
Many of the homes were built to coincide with the 1952 opening of the diffusion plant in West Paducah. The architecture is primarily bungalow and ranch-style, priced between $75,000 and $125,000. Lots run a third to half-acre, suitable for a garden or play area for the kids. Parking options include garages, carports and driveways.
Homebuyers can search for investment properties such as duplexes near Dolly McNutt Court.
Homes tend to be older and more traditional in style near Dolly McNutt Court.
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High school offers tech program
The community offers a range of educational opportunities for families with school-age children. The neighborhood is served by the McCracken County Public Schools District and the Paducah Independent School District, depending on home addresses. Both districts allow enrolled students to change schools within the district. Students can start their educational journey at Clark Elementary School, which has a B-plus grade from Niche. Reidland Intermediate and Reidland Middle School received an A-minus. Behind Paducah Tilghman High School, with a B-plus, is the Innovation Hub, which serves as the new location of the Paducah Area Technology Center—a technical school annex that provides interactive instruction on industrial and STEM careers.
Paducah Tilghman High School enrolls over 900 students every year in Paducah.
Clark Elementary School enrolls around 500 students every year in Paducah.
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Paducah Cooperative Ministry helps out the community near Dolly McNutt Court.
Food pantry comes to the aid of those in need
The Paducah Cooperative Ministry, founded in 1973, is west of the community. It is an interfaith ministry that offers services to meet the basic needs of residents who require assistance with food or housing. The food pantry provides a monthly supply of emergency groceries per family that lasts for two to three days. The senior program, supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, aims to help low-income seniors maintain balanced diets. Fresh Start Village offers housing for homeless single women and single women with children. The housing includes four-bedroom, two-bathroom houses that accommodate up to four women (or more in extreme situations). Fresh Start Village can house 30 to 40 people when it is at full capacity. Men are not permitted in the housing and are referred to the nearby River City Missions. Alyssa Brookes, the financial development coordinator, states, "We do our best to assist everyone who comes here and encourage them to become self-sufficient."
Take the kids, take the dog
Dolly McNutt Court is surrounded by parks in neighboring communities that are only a short drive away. Kolb Park is 2 acres and offers a playground, picnic tables and open spaces for soccer or kickball. The playground at Robert Coleman Park and Sprayground has been upgraded and is now equipped with a variety of slides, ladders, interactive pieces and a rubber safety surface. A bit further west is Bob Noble Park, Paducah's largest park. This sprawling area has a 5-acre lake, a pool and waterpark, basketball courts and the Greenway Trail. Independence Park is fenced and provides climbing boulders, benches and picnic tables. It also has a separate section reserved for pets.
Robert Coleman Park has new state-of-the-art playground for families to enjoy in Paducah.
Locals love playing Pickleball at the Bob Noble Park courts in Paducah.
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Major clean-up
Due to concerns about potential contamination from the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in West Paducah, the U.S. Department of Energy is overseeing a cleanup of the now-decommissioned plant, which is expected to be completed in 2065.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
327
Median Age
38
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,012
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,871
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81%
College Graduates
11.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
% Population in Labor Force
52.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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