The Town FilesCadiz, Kentucky
City in Trigg County · population 2,540 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $149,800
- Household income
- $44,152
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 34.6
Cadiz is a city of 2,540 people in Trigg County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $149,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Kentucky towns.
How Cadiz ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cadiz is worth $149,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $44,152, which is more affordable than 31% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $743 a month. 54.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cadiz | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $743 | $837 |
| Median household income | $44,152 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 54.4% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cadiz
| People | Cadiz | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.5% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.9% | 88.6% |
Weather in Cadiz
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.9 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cadiz since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1968 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 10, 2016.
Severe weather in Trigg County since 1996
Trigg County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Trigg County
Trigg County had 2,930 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,821 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Cadiz itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Cadiz
5 public schools with 1,958 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County High School | 9-12 | 617 | 17.6 |
| Trigg County Primary School | PK-2 | 495 | 13.4 |
| Trigg County Middle School | 6-8 | 421 | 16.2 |
| Trigg County Intermediate School | 3-5 | 420 | 15.6 |
| Harbor Academy and Virtual School | 6-12 | 5 | 5.0 |
Towns near Cadiz
- Princeton, KY17.3 mi · 6,270 people · home $96,600
- Hopkinsville, KY19.1 mi · 31,180 people · home $172,100
- Fort Campbell North, KY23.3 mi · 12,825 people · home —
- Oak Grove, KY25.4 mi · 7,931 people · home $148,700
Cadiz questions
Is Cadiz, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cadiz scores better for retirees than 46% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 45%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Cadiz?
The median owner-occupied home in Cadiz is valued at $149,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,152, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $743 a month.
What is the weather like in Cadiz?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.9 inches of snow.
Does Cadiz get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cadiz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1968. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)