The Town FilesBallard County, Kentucky
7,654 people. The median home is worth $145,800 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $66,164.
Towns in Ballard County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Center | 872 | $92,300 | $56,776 | 50.0 |
| Wickliffe | 670 | $68,400 | $34,509 | 35.2 |
| Barlow | 653 | $68,100 | $27,054 | 32.3 |
| Kevil | 595 | $137,500 | $42,500 | 48.5 |
People and housing
| Ballard County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $817 | $837 |
| Median household income | $66,164 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 45.0 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
2,000 jobs in 2024, average pay $63,982 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 770 storm events in Ballard County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Ballard County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4804: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).