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Marshall County has an unsurpassed quality of life. Nestled on the
shores of one of the largest manmade lakes in the eastern United
States, our small town atmosphere, combined with our access to larger
metropolitan areas, the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation
Area, our highly rated school system, and abundance of job
opportunities, make this an ideal place to live, work and succeed.
We have wonderful recreational opportunities and parks, public and
private golf courses, award winning schools, many churches, and an
array of retail and restaurants available for our residents. All
this, in addition to all the amenities that being located on a lake
can offer. Marshall County has several large employers in and around
our area to provide our residents with plenty of employment
opportunities.
The Marshall County School System is outstanding with a very
impressive high school campus complete with a state-of-the-art
performing arts center and offers a variety of extra-curricular
activities. The community is well-known for its strong support of its
schools. We also have Christian Fellowship, a private K-12 school
system as well as several colleges and universities within close
proximity such as Murray State University and West Kentucky Community
and Technical College.
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Demographics |
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Population |
2000 |
2009 |
| Marshall County |
30,125 |
31,.310 |
| Benton |
4,197 |
4,367 |
| Calvert City |
2,701 |
2,763 |
| Hardin |
564 |
580 |
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Climate
Temperature Summer 59 – 97 F
Winter 10 – 66 F
Average Annual Temp 56.8 degrees
Annual Average Rainfall 49.24 inches
Annual Average Snowfall 10.2 inches |
Government
Marshall County
Judge Executive/Commissioners
Benton - Mayor/Council
Calvert City - Mayor/Council
Hardin - Mayor/Council |
Public Golf
Ky Dam Village State Park
Kenlake State Park |
Semi-Private Clubs
Benton Country Club
Calvert City Country Club
The Marvel Golf Club |
City Parks
Benton
Calvert City
Hardin |
State Parks
Kenlake State Resort Park
Ky Dam Village State Resort Park |
County Parks
Mike Miller Park
Big Bear Park
Buckhorn Bay Park
Harry Lee Waterfield Park
Jonathan Creek Boat Ramp
Rocky Point Park |
Other Facilities
Kentucky Lake
Benton City Swimming Pool
Land Between the Lakes
Kenlake Indoor Tennis Center
Miniature Golf
Horseback Riding
Go-Carts |
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HEALTHCARE |
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Hospitals |
Marshall County Hospital (local)
- Critical Access Hospital
- ICU & ER Beds
- 10 Active Staff
- 35 Courtesy Staff Physicians |
NEW FACILITY OPENED 3/09
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(270) 527-4800 |
| Murray-Calloway County Hospital, Murray KY |
(270) 762-1101 |
| Western Baptist Hospital, Paducah, KY |
(270) 575-2101 |
| Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, KY |
(270) 444-2136 |
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Medical Facilities/Clinics |
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Albertson Family Medical Center, Benton, KY |
(270) 527-0045 |
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Benton Health Care, Benton KY |
(270) 527-3900 |
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Calvert Clinic, Calvert City, KY |
(270) 395-5388 |
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Commonwealth Industrial & Occupational Health, Calvert City, KY |
(270) 395-4590 |
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Marshall County Family Medical |
(270) 527-2273 |
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Regional Medical Associates, Draffenville, KY |
(270) 527-8601 |
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Rehab Associates, Draffenville, KY |
(270) 527-5575 |
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Pharmacies |
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| J & R Pharmacy, Benton, KY |
(270) 527-3135 |
| Nelson Pharmacy, Benton, KY |
(270) 527-3616 |
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TAXES |
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Property Rate per $100 of
Assessed Valuation
Taxing Unit Marshall County
State
County
School
H.H.L.E.
Soil
Refuse
Total
Retail State Tax 6% Sales Tax
Employee Occupational Tax .015
Property owners age 65 and over or totally disabled are allowed
homestead exemption on their residences, adjusted every two years for
cost of living changes. |
.131
.103
.330
.210
.005
.098
.877 |
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS |
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Banks |
Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB)
First Kentucky Bank
Heritage Bank
Regions Bank
US Bank |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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U.S. Highways
Serving Area
US 62, US 68, US 80 & US 641
Interstate Highways
I –24
Parkways
Julian Carroll
(Purchase) Parkway (Future Interstate 69)
Rail
Paducah & Louisville Railway
seven days per week
industrial spur track
Truck
Twenty-three Common Carriers
Air
Paducah – Barkley Regional Airport
Ky Dam Village State Park
4,000 foot paved runway
Evansville, IN
International - Nashville, TN |
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LABOR ANALYSIS |
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Civilian Labor Force, Nov. 2009
Marshall County 14,858
Labor Market Area 132,511
Median Household Income, 2009
Marshall County $43,992
Labor Market Area $23,959 - $47,274
Estimated Available Labor Supply, 2008
Marshall County 1,460
Labor Market Area 13,826
Unemployment Rate (%), Dec 2009
Marshall County 11.8%
Labor Market Area 10.6% |
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES |
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Churches |
Protestant
Catholic
Anglican |
92
2
2 |
Hotels/Motels /Resorts
Restaurants
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44
55+
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TOP MARSHALL
COUNTY EMPLOYERS |
| Marshall
County School System |
730 |
| ISP
Chemicals, Inc |
515 |
| Westlake
Group |
434 |
| Wal-Mart
Store #143 |
283 |
| Arkema,
Inc. |
265 |
| FLW
Outdoors (not all employees are local) |
250 |
| Marshall
County Fiscal Court |
200 |
| Marshall
County Hospital |
192 |
| Gerdau Ameristeel
(Formerly North Star Steel) |
178 |
| CC Metals
& Alloys, Inc. |
170 |
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Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB) |
140 |
| Alcan
Composites USA, Inc. |
120 |
| Apex
Engineering, Inc. |
126 |
| Ky Dam
Village State Resort Park |
120 |
| Calvert
City Convalescent Center |
112 |
| Wacker
Polymer Systems |
107 |
| Precision
Steel, Inc. |
100 |
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Lubrizol,
Inc. |
84 |
| Celanese
Chemicals |
74 |
| Air
Products & Chemicals, Inc. |
68 |
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Evonik Degussa
Corporation |
55 |
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Calvert City Terminal, LLC |
55 |
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Southern Coal Handling |
52 |
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Paducah River Painting |
49 |
| Kenlake
State Resort Park |
45 |
| Mediacom |
45 |
| City of
Benton |
43 |
| Estron
Chemicals, Inc. |
38 |
| Carbide
Industries, LLC |
35 |
| Pinnacle
Gage & Tool, LLC |
27 |
| Pro
Equipment Co., Inc. |
18 |
| ADI, Inc. |
17 |
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