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Ballard County, KY
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Ballard County, Kentucky.
Population
7,654
Land area
247sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Ballard County
Ballard County at a glance
- Ballard County is 73% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,164, 4% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,800 (29% below Kentucky) and median rent is $817 a month.
- Its largest cities are Wickliffe (797), La Center (694) and Kevil (624).
Local data for Ballard County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ballard County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,164
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$145,800
Prices +15.3% in a year
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (806), German Americans (629), Scottish Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,339
1,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.41M
FY 2026, $7,558 per person
PPP loans
$13.52M
349 loans, 1,466 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$25.37K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ballard County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ballard County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
770
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ballard County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ballard County, KY?
- Wickliffe is the largest city or town in Ballard County, with about 797 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ballard County?
- Ballard County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42022, 42024, 42053, 42056, 42060.
- What is the population of Ballard County, KY?
- About 7,654 people live in Ballard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ballard County?
- Ballard County borders McCracken County, Mississippi County, MO, Pulaski County, IL, Alexander County, IL, Carlisle County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023