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Wickliffe, KY
City in Ballard County, Kentucky.
Population
797
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
514
ZIP codes
0
Wickliffe and its ZIP codes
Wickliffe at a glance
- Wickliffe is about 4.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,509, 46% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,400 (67% below Kentucky).
Local data for Wickliffe, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wickliffe, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,509
Poverty rate
38.3%
Median home value
$68,400
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
5.3%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (62), Scottish Americans (54), German Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ballard County. PPP loans are for Wickliffe.
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
$58.4M
FY 2026, $7,558 per person
How people get to work
Wickliffe, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.1%
- Carpooled21.5%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wickliffe, 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
90° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Wickliffe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarlowCity | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Wyatt, MOCity | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| BlandvilleCity | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Cairo, ILCity | 7.5 mi | 7 |
| BardwellCity | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Wilson City, MOVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Mound City, ILCity | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| La CenterCity | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Mounds, ILCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ArlingtonCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| KevilCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| LovelacevilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Charleston, MOCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| ColumbusCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BandanaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wickliffe, KY in?
- Wickliffe is in Ballard County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Wickliffe, KY?
- About 797 people live in Wickliffe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wickliffe?
- Nearby places include Barlow (6.2 mi), Wyatt, MO (6.6 mi), Blandville (6.7 mi), Cairo, IL (7.5 mi), Bardwell (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023