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Farley, KY
Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky.
Population
4,458
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
754
ZIP codes
0
Farley and its ZIP codes
Farley at a glance
- Farley is about 6.6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 96th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $47,292, 26% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,300 (58% below Kentucky) and median rent is $759 a month.
Local data for Farley, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farley, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,292
Poverty rate
30.8%
Median home value
$86,300
Median rent
$759/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (479), German Americans (474), Scottish Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCracken County. PPP loans are for Farley.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,309
40,975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,969
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$470M
FY 2026, $6,919 per person
How people get to work
Farley, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farley, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
195
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Farley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaducahCity | 3.4 mi | 20.3 |
| ReidlandCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.8 |
| HendronCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| LedbetterCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 6.9 |
| MassacCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4 |
| Brookport, ILCity | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| SymsoniaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| SmithlandCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Metropolis, ILCity | 12 mi | 6 |
| Calvert CityCity | 13 mi | 17.9 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| LovelacevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| LowesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| KevilCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| BentonCity | 18 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farley, KY in?
- Farley is in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Farley, KY?
- About 4,458 people live in Farley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farley?
- Nearby places include Paducah (3.4 mi), Reidland (3.7 mi), Hendron (4.3 mi), Ledbetter (4.3 mi), Massac (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023