Hendron Kentucky Map

About Hendron, Kentucky

Hendron is a locality in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,495. The population density is 349.9 people per km². Hendron is located at 37.0395°N, 88.6292°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42003.

Hendron lies cradled by the gentle slopes and broad, open fields of western Kentucky, a landscape where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches with an almost patient grace. It lies 3.4 miles south-south-west of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 208°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-east of Metropolis. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance deepened by the humid breath of summer evenings, and the land itself seems to breathe slowly, punctuated by the rustle of leaves in the mature oak and hickory stands that fringe the cultivated acreage. The roads, often unpaved and winding, follow the natural contours of the terrain, revealing distant glimpses of farmhouses with their sturdy barns, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a slow-moving creek. The history of Hendron is quietly etched into the very soil, a narrative woven from the agricultural endeavors of generations who worked this fertile ground. For decades, the economy of Hendron and its surrounding environs has been intrinsically tied to the bounty of the earth, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of local farming operations, their golden and green expanses painting a familiar, comforting pattern across the countryside. The nearby Ohio River, though not directly touching this particular locality, has always been a vital artery, shaping trade and migration patterns that have influenced the character of this region, a character that values hard work and a deep connection to the land.

About This Hendron Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hendron, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.0395, -88.629216. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hendron and McCracken County.

Detailed location data for Hendron includes the ZIP code (42003), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of McCracken County (Paducah), and school district assignment (McCracken County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hendron is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.