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La Center, KY
City in Ballard County, Kentucky.
Population
694
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,146
ZIP codes
0
La Center and its ZIP codes
La Center at a glance
- La Center is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,776, 11% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,300 (55% below Kentucky) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for La Center, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Center, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,776
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$92,300
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (83), German Americans (44), Polish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ballard County. PPP loans are for La Center.
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
How people get to work
La Center, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Center, 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
49.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near La Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarlowCity | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| KevilCity | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| BandanaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| BlandvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Olmsted, ILVillage | 9.4 mi | 3.4 |
| WickliffeCity | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Mound City, ILCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LovelacevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Joppa, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Cairo, ILCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| New Grand Chain, ILVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Mounds, ILCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BardwellCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Metropolis, ILCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| Karnak, ILVillage | 15 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Center, KY in?
- La Center is in Ballard County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of La Center, KY?
- About 694 people live in La Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Center?
- Nearby places include Barlow (4.2 mi), Kevil (4.9 mi), Bandana (5.2 mi), Blandville (8.9 mi), Olmsted, IL (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023