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Kevil, KY
City in Ballard County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42053.
Population
624
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,097
ZIP codes
1
Kevil and its ZIP codes
Kevil at a glance
- Kevil is about 9.6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,500, 33% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (33% below Kentucky) and median rent is $875 a month.
Local data for Kevil, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kevil, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,500
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
48.5
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (45), Irish Americans (41), Scottish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ballard County. PPP loans are for Kevil.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,339
1,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.4M
FY 2026, $7,558 per person
PPP loans
$4.9M
145 loans, 583 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kevil, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kevil, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
770
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Kevil
1 in or overlapping Kevil. Population shown
Cities near Kevil
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La CenterCity | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| BandanaCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.9 |
| LovelacevilleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Joppa, ILVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BarlowCity | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| Metropolis, ILCity | 10 mi | 6 |
| BlandvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| MassacCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Olmsted, ILVillage | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| HendronCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| WickliffeCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| New Grand Chain, ILVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| PaducahCity | 14 mi | 20.3 |
| Brookport, ILCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Karnak, ILVillage | 15 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kevil, KY in?
- Kevil is in Ballard County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Kevil, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kevil include 42053.
- What is the population of Kevil, KY?
- About 624 people live in Kevil, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kevil?
- Nearby places include La Center (4.9 mi), Bandana (5.1 mi), Lovelaceville (8.6 mi), Joppa, IL (8.9 mi), Barlow (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023