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Ohio County, KY
7 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Ohio County, Kentucky.
Population
23,735
Land area
587sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Ohio County
Ohio County at a glance
- Ohio County is 65% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,798 a year, 9% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,400 (41% below Kentucky) and median rent is $739 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Beaver Dam (3,524), Hartford (2,649) and Fordsville (453).
Local data for Ohio County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ohio County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,798
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$121,400
Prices +9.3% in a year
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,164), Irish Americans (2,064), Mexican Americans (636).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,997
7,304 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,868
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,119 per person
PPP loans
$32.3M
990 loans, 4,173 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$92.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ohio County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ohio County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
367
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ohio County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ohio County, KY?
- Beaver Dam is the largest city or town in Ohio County, with about 3,524 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ohio County?
- Ohio County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42320, 42328, 42333, 42338, 42343.
- What is the population of Ohio County, KY?
- About 23,735 people live in Ohio County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ohio County?
- Ohio County borders Daviess County, Muhlenberg County, Grayson County, Breckinridge County, Butler County, McLean County, Hancock County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023