Ballard County, KY

Living in Ballard County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 13
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 20
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Schools 45
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Residents

8k Population -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

$45k Median 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

$103k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$454 Median 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

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St Mary School System
20 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Ballard County, KY

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ballard County, KY

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Lourdes Hospital
20 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Ballard County, KY

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