Ballard County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor Force
3,482
Employed
3,333
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
3.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone87.6%
Carpool6.4%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.0%
Work from Home3.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.8%
Government43.2%
Self-Employed6.3%
Ballard County, KY has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,482 people. 3.3% of workers work from home. 94.8% of workers are in the private sector.