In Ballard, Kentucky, the median home price is $131,214; median household income is $66,164; the population is 7,654; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 66.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Ballard at a glance
Population
7,654
Median Household Income
$66,164
Typical Home Value
$131,214
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
66.4
Avg Commute Time
26.5
About Ballard
Ballard has a population of 7,654. The median home value is $131,214, 45% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $66,164 (4% above the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are La Center, Wickliffe, and Barlow.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Ballard
3 towns, by population.
Ballard at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Ballard?
- Ballard has a population of 7,654 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Ballard?
- The median home value in Ballard is $131,214. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Ballard?
- Median household income in Ballard is $66,164 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Ballard in?
- Ballard is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Ballard?
- Ballard contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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