Reidland offers a close-knit community on the outskirts of Paducah
Situated on the Tennessee River just east of Paducah, Reidland offers a blend of single-family home styles near top-rated schools and outdoor spaces. The unincorporated area has over 4,500 residents and primarily serves as a bedroom community for Paducah. It also has direct access to industries in Calvert City and tourist spots on Kentucky Lake. “Reidland is a suburb of Paducah, and it’s a tight-knit community,” says David Freeman, a Realtor with Re/Max Realty Group, and a lifelong local. “We have our own school[s], elementary and middle school, and then there is central high school for the whole county. It's a great area [and] the best place in the whole world to live.”
A variety of single-family housing styles with no HOAs
Homes include Colonial Revivals, split-levels, ranch-styles and New Traditionals. Prices typically fall between $140,000 and $450,000, depending on size and condition. Freeman says that some prices can reach above $1 million. Freeman also says there are no HOAs.
Homes are typically on gridded streets and cul-de-sacs with larger lots, with oak trees accenting lawns. Pools can be a fixture of some properties. Some housing is along the Tennessee River but does not have any private docks.
McCracken County Schools are the main public school district
Public school students can attend McCracken County Schools, rated A on Niche, which permits school transfers, depending on space availability. They can start at Reidland Elementary, graded A-minus until third grade, and continue to B-ranked Reidland Intermediate for fourth and fifth grade. Reidland Middle and McCracken County High both net an A-minus, with the high school offering career courses in animal science, accounting and nursing.
Baseball, golf, racing and quirky art nearby
The Reidland Community Center on Park Road features a playground, tennis courts and rentable event space. Multiple baseball diamonds are to the south on Said Road. More parks and green spaces are in Paducah, roughly 6 miles west, while Kentucky Lake, and its boating and fishing spots, are 16 miles east. The Drake Creek Golf Club in nearby Ledbetter is open to the public and has a 6,700-yard layout and practice facility.
The Paducah International Raceway hosts professional dirt car and drag racing. The Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland is a roadside attraction on U.S. Highway 68 displaying folk art and vintage toys.
Limited dining and shopping with more in Paducah
Dining options are limited, with only a handful of local spots. Blended Brews, on Park Road, is a combination barber and coffee shop also serving smoothies and baked goods. Chong’s has been in Reidland since the 1970s and offers Chinese dishes. Traders Cafe has breakfast items, burgers and a buffet.
Food Giant and Dollar General are off Reidland Road, while a Flea Market is on Benton Road. Kroger and Walmart are just outside of Reidland along U.S. Highway 62, while more big box stores and the Kentucky Oaks Mall are roughly 13 miles east at the intersection of Interstate 24 and Hinkleville Road.
Weather risks in Reidland
Maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency show a risk of flooding, especially by local rivers. Tornadoes and other severe weather can also be a factor. A rail line also runs along the northern edge of Reidland.
Easy interstate access with airports and health care a drive away
The area is not connected to public transit and is car-dependent. The entrance to Interstate 24 is on U.S. 68. Barkley Regional Airport is 18 miles west, but it only has flights to Charlotte Douglass International. Nashville International is 135 miles southeast. Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital is 10 miles west, while Baptist Health Paducah is 7 miles west.
