Ballard County , Kentucky
Population: 7,678 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $64,740 Home $132,900 Rent $826/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,678 residents, Ballard County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.
$64,740
Median Income
household
$132,900
Home Value
median
$826/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $64,740 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,469 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| Median Home Value | $132,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $826/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,678 |
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.7% |
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 39.6 · 40th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
31.71
🌀 Hurricane
29.62
🔥 Wildfire
6.01
❄️ Winter Storm
39.34
🌍 Earthquake
88.93
☀️ Drought
96.37
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