Cunningham, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 1,571.
Males: 744  (47.4%)
Females: 827  (52.6%)
Median resident age:

37.9 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 42035

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,602 (it was $33,698 in 2000)
Cunningham:

$58,602
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,203 (it was $15,440 in 2000)

Cunningham CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $122,747 (it was $59,700 in 2000)
Cunningham:

$122,747
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $141,530; detached houses: $156,828; mobile homes: $75,082
March 2022 cost of living index in Cunningham: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Cunningham, KY (2000)
    • 1,59598.0%White alone
    • 150.9%American Indian alone
    • 120.7%Two or more races
    • 50.3%Hispanic
    • 10.06%Black alone

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According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Cunningham, Kentucky as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cunningham is 393 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 398 feet

Land area: 55.2 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile   (very low).

Cunningham, Kentucky map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Cunningham CCD:

0.5% ($320)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (86.8 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (127.4 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (348.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lowes, KY (2.3 miles),
Lovelaceville, KY (2.4 miles),
Blandville, KY (2.5 miles),
Bardwell, KY (2.8 miles ),
Hickory Grove, KY (2.9 miles ),
Fancy Farm, KY (3.3 miles ),
Arlington, KY (3.3 miles ),
Wickliffe, KY (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 36.89 N, Longitude: 88.87 W

Area code: 270

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

3.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Cunningham, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (10.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (8.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.0%)
  • Paper (5.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.0%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Health & personal care, except drug, stores (4.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Cunningham, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Construction laborers (3.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.3%)
  • Construction laborers (6.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Carpenters (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.1%)

Average climate in Cunningham, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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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 19.6 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 8.1 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 8.1 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 17.4 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 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.30
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Cunningham-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.6 miles away from the Cunningham place center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/4/1964, a category F4 tornado 26.7 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:

Cunningham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 338% 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 120.5 miles away from Cunningham 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 41.4 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 57.7 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 120.4 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 96.4 miles away from Cunningham center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 15.8 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 Carlisle 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: 7, Mudslides: 4, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Landslides: 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Cunningham:

  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF LACENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LA CENTER, KY)
  • FMC - DIALYSIS OF MAYFIELD (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)
  • JACKSON PURCHASE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)
  • MILLS HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)
  • MILLS MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)

Airports located in Cunningham:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cunningham:

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 17 miles; Paducah, KY; Full-time enrollment: 4,107)
  • Murray State University (about 36 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 39 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 47 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Bethel University (about 56 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 61 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 61 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Cunningham: Shaw (A), Cunningham Fire Department Station 2 (B), Cunningham Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Cunningham include: Zoar Baptist Church (A), Mayfield Creek Church (B), Palestine Methodist Church (C), Saint Charles Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hall Cemetery (1), Jones Cemetery (2), Memorial Gardens Cemetery (3), Kirbyton Cemetery (4), Bethlehem Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Swamps: Saint Arbor Slough (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Barn Branch (A), Brush Creek (B), Coon Branch (C), Wilson Creek (D), Lick Creek (E), Hurricane Creek (F), Horn Creek (G), Heflin Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.4%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

15.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.7%
Whole state:

6.6%
59 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Cunningham (2011 data):

  • First Kentucky Bank, Inc.: Cunningham Branch at 8141 Ushwy 62, branch established on 1977/01/03. Info updated 2006/10/25: Bank assets: $369.9 mil, Deposits: $313.6 mil, headquarters in Mayfield, KY, positive income, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Exchange Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Cunningham:

Marital status in Cunningham, KY
  • Never married: 14.8%
  • Now married: 64.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Cunningham:

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cunningham, KY (based on Carlisle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,9799
Mainline Protestant4096
Catholic2041
Black Protestant1811
None2,331-
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:

3.88 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

3.88 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

12.0%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.3%
State:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.4%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Cunningham:

  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKYX (570 AM; 1 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBCE (1200 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WBCE, INC.)
  • WCBL (1290 AM; 5 kW; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WYMC (1430 AM; 1 kW; MAYFIELD, KY; Owner: JDM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • 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.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WMOK (920 AM; 1 kW; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cunningham:

  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WGKY (95.9 FM; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WICKLIFE RENTAL PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKBG (102.1 FM; CLINTON, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WLLE (94.7 FM; MAYFIELD, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS KY, LLC)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • WREZ (105.5 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

TV broadcast stations around Cunningham:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WKPD (Channel 29; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKMU (Channel 21; MURRAY, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • W54AE (Channel 54; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WQWQ-LP (Channel 9; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Donald E Wildmon, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 175.8, Overall height: 175.8 m, Registrant: American Family Association, Phone: (662) 844-8888

  • DONALD E WILDMON, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 175.8, Overall height: 175.8 m, Registrant: American Family Association, Phone: (662) 844-8888

  • Donald E Wildmon, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 152.4, Overall height: 152.4 m, Registrant: American Family Association, Phone: (662) 844-8888

  • DONALD E WILDMON, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 152.4, Overall height: 152.4 m, Registrant: American Family Association, Phone: (662) 844-8888

  • TIMOTHY B WILDMON, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 152.4, Overall height: 152.4 m, Registrant: American Family Association, Jes@afa.Net, , Tupel-o, Phone: (662) 844-8888

  • 2.5 Mi Sw (Lat: 36.880833 Lon: -88.914722), Type: 85.0, Overall height: 85 m, Registrant: Young, Chris:paschall, Larry Dba , Dyers-burg, Phone: (901) 266-6275


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • EV3119 CUNN, 406 County Road 1017 (Lat: 36.880889 Lon: -88.914417), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQYI734,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2016, Expiration Date: 10/12/2026, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • STATION, 2.5 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 36.880889 Lon: -88.914778), Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: KZP36,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1875.00 MHz, 1885.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/13/1994, Expiration Date: 10/13/1999, Cancellation Date: 11/21/1995, Phone: (713) 245-1303


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KE4QBD, Licensee ID: L00688075, Grant Date: 06/02/2004, Expiration Date: 08/29/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/30/2016, Certifier: Matthew A Wilson, Registrant: Matthew A Wilson, Cunningham, KY 42035

  • Call Sign: N4SVT, Licensee ID: L01399372, Grant Date: 02/02/2019, Expiration Date: 02/02/2029, Registrant: Teresa K Iles, 805 County Rd 1024, Cunningham, KY 42035

  • Call Sign: KI4PZL, Licensee ID: L01167452, Grant Date: 06/27/2006, Expiration Date: 06/27/2016, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2018, Certifier: Billy S Chandler, Registrant: Billy S Chandler, Cunningham, KY 42035

  • Call Sign: KM4TXP, Licensee ID: L02026253, Grant Date: 05/16/2016, Expiration Date: 05/16/2026, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2016, Certifier: Pat A Gupton, Registrant: Pat A Gupton, 725 St Rt 545, Cunningham, KY 42035

  • Call Sign: KG4PAT, Previous Call Sign: KM4TXP, Licensee ID: L02026253, Grant Date: 06/10/2016, Expiration Date: 06/10/2026, Certifier: Pat Gupton, Registrant: Pat Gupton, 725 St Rt 545, Cunningham, KY 42035

  • Call Sign: KQ4HUU, Licensee ID: L02659040, Grant Date: 04/14/2023, Expiration Date: 04/14/2033, Certifier: Shaun L Walker, Registrant: Shaun L Walker, 165 County Rd 1015, Cunningham, KY 42035


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 27 took place in 2006, and the least - 2 in 2009. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Cunningham, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (49.3%), and Structure Fires (33.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Cunningham, KY
    • 7149.3%Outside Fires
    • 4833.3%Structure Fires
    • 2215.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cunningham, KY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cunningham, KY
  • 40.5%Electricity
  • 26.8%Utility gas
  • 26.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.5%No fuel used
  • 2.2%Wood
  • 1.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cunningham, KY
  • 62.7%Electricity
  • 22.0%Utility gas
  • 15.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Cunningham compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below 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.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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