Ballard County, KY
Living in Ballard County
Bikeability16
Walkability13
Commute65
Public Transit27
Affordability95
Public Safety94
Airports2
Hospitals32
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation-193 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$3.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office24%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$454Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas18%
Utility gas30%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ballard County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Ballard County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ballard County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding72
Tornado41
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ballard County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ballard County, KY
St John Praise & Worship Center Prep Academy
16 miles, NW
St Mary Elementary School
20 miles, E
St Mary School System
20 miles, E
Olive Branch Christian Academy
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ballard County, KY
Southeast Missouri State University
34 miles, NW
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
47 miles, N
Murray State University
49 miles, SE
The University of Tennessee-Martin
50 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ballard County, KY
Massac Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NE
Lourdes Hospital
20 miles, E
Baptist Health Paducah
21 miles, E
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
28 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ballard County, KY
Barkley Regional Airport
13 miles, E
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
33 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
106 miles, NE
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
112 miles, NE