Ball Ground, GA

Georgia · Cherokee County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro

Ball Ground is a small town in Georgia with a population of 2,665. Residents earn $112,585 per year, which is 50% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0

A Great

2,665 Population 415/sq mi density

$112,585 Median Income $46,753 per capita

$346,800 Home Value $472,871 Zillow

$1,381 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

Overall

4.2 / 5.0

Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$112,585 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$346,800 home value, $1,381/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

Education

4.3 / 5.0

40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $112,585

50% higher than US avg

Home Value $346,800

23% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 0/100K

100% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 40.8%

21% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,381

19% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.6%

2% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.3%

36% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.2%

82% lower than US avg

How Ball Ground Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,665

Median Age39.1 yrs

Density415/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 87%

Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+

Median Income$112,585

Per Capita$46,753

Unemployment2.3%

Poverty2.2%

County GDP$13,257M

Commute29 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$346,800

Rent$1,381

Ownership84.5%

Zillow$472,871

Housing Units1,025

Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

C+

Violent0/100K

Property1,139/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary67/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%

Uninsured10.3%

Smoking12.9%

Depression22.5%

Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)

AQI44 (Good)

Rain58.7 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)

Education

Bachelor's+40.8%

High School+95.6%

Graduate+11.0%

School Score6.34

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%

Commute29 min

Broadband98.5%

EV Stations1

Libraries6

Is Ball Ground a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ball Ground receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Ball Ground stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ball Ground is $112,585, which is significantly higher than the national average / 50% above $75,149. This places Ball Ground among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ball Ground is $346,800, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,381 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Ball Ground is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,139 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Ball Ground enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Ball Ground has a population of 2,665 with a density of 415 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.9% female and 52.1% male. The city is predominantly White (87.4%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 4.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96% of residents. 6.7% of the population are veterans. 11.6% of residents have a disability. 89.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,665

Total Population

415

People / sq mi

39.1yrs

Median Age

1% above US avg

5.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%

Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ball Ground vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.0%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.0%

70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ball Ground vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ball Ground is $112,585, which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,753 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,044, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,029 business establishments, including 455 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 9.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ball Ground vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$112,585
	50% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$46,753
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,044
IRS Avg AGI	$99,190
Gini Index	0.408 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.3%
	36% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.2%
	82% below US avg
Establishments (County)	8,029
County GDP	$13,257M

Business (County)

Restaurants	455
Healthcare	638
Retail	721
Manufacturing	187

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,752
	36% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.1 min
Drive Alone	83.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Ball Ground is $346,800, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $472,871, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.4% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,381 (19% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 84.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,025 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2004. The average annual property tax is $4,752 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 20.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$346,800
	23% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$472,871
Median List Price	$617,375

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$617,375
$/Sq Ft	$195
Homes Sold	11
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.4%
Price Drops	18.0%
Inventory	39

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,381
	19% above US avg
Rent Burden	20.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$979
1 Bedroom	$1,023
2 Bedrooms	$1,203
3 Bedrooms	$1,524
4 Bedrooms	$1,775

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	84.5%
Owner-Occupied	84.5%
Renter-Occupied	15.5%
Housing Units	1,025
Median Year Built	2004

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,752
	36% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.37%

In Ball Ground, 32.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 30.1% have high blood pressure. 12.9% are current smokers. 19.5% report binge drinking. 22.7% are physically inactive. 22.5% report depression. 18.0% experience frequent mental distress. 10.3% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,430. The dentist ratio is 1:1,967. 86.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Ball Ground vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.6%
	2% above US avg
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	30.1%
Asthma	9.8%
COPD	5.3%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.9%
	8% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.5%
Physical Inactivity	22.7%
Depression	22.5%
Mental Distress	18.0%
Physical Distress	11.9%
Short Sleep	36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.1%
Uninsured	10.3%
	20% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,430
Dentists	1:1,967
Mental Health	1:777
Checkup Rate	74.5%
Dental Visits	65.1%
Premature Death	5,753/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.4/10
Exercise Access	86.2%
Healthcare Facilities	638

Ball Ground has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,139 per 100,000, 42% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,072, burglary at 67, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Ball Ground receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ball Ground vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,138.7/100K
	42% below US avg
Burglary	67.0/100K
Theft	1,071.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	0.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	21
Traffic Accidents	79
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C+
Safety Score	2.5 / 5.0

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Ball Ground enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	58.3°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,178 ft (359 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density	415/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3392°N, 84.3681°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cherokee County County
Nearest Airport	Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

54% above US avg

Snowfall 2.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	45.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	117 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	139 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	112 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	79 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	131 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	114 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	146 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	142 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	124 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	81 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	113 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	139 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	133 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	115 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	117 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	78 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	98 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	70 km
Nov 1, 2009	1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee	M3.0	99 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2018	Michael	Category 1	253 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,864 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	95 km	20
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	65 km	3
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	54 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	68 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	5 km	6
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	65 km	9
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	92 km	2
Jan 30, 2013	EF3	54 km	1
Dec 22, 2011	EF3	60 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	47 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	53 km	1
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	74 km	2
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	43 km	12
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	23 km	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	40 km	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	54 km	9
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	96 km	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	93 km	0
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	55 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	48 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	ROUGH RIDGE	27,610	67 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	77 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	38 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,908	69 km
2023	SMITH MOUNTAIN	2,807	89 km
2024	RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT	2,597	96 km
2024	RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD	2,445	92 km
2018	RUFF CREEK	2,281	83 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,201	87 km
2010	BRAMLETT RIDGE	2,200	89 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,199	72 km
2023	BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23	2,172	89 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,133	89 km
2023	TRAIL RIDGE FY23	2,085	71 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,998	71 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,911	89 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,884	99 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,866	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	5.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.4 in
March	51°F (10°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	58°F (14°C)	5.3 in
May	65°F (19°C)	4.9 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
July	76°F (24°C)	5.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in	Driest
November	50°F (10°C)	4.5 in
December	42°F (6°C)	5.2 in

Ball Ground has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.9").

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Ball Ground is located in Cherokee County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. 11.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 69.1% of the vote, a 39-point margin. 98.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 638 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 83.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.1%

D 30.1%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	21
Traffic Accidents	79
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	40.8%
	21% above US avg
High School+	95.6%
Graduate Degree+	11.0%
School Test Score	6.34

A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	415/sq mi
Total Area	5.8 sq mi
County	Cherokee County County

Services

Broadband Access	98.5%
Avg Download Speed	161.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	47.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	638
Restaurants	455
Retail Stores	721

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.1 min
Drive Alone	83.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.9%

Average costs for common services in Ball Ground. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($193–$530)
Urgent Care Visit	$193 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,119 ($770–$4,815)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$193)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$116)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$482)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$578 ($385–$963)
Battery Replacement	$193 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,741 ($3,852–$11,556)
Roof Repair	$963 ($385–$1,926)
Roof Replacement	$8,667 ($5,297–$14,445)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,445 ($482–$3,371)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,445 ($4,815–$28,890)
DUI Defense	$4,815 ($1,926–$9,630)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,445 ($770–$2,889)
Will Preparation	$482 ($193–$963)
Trust Preparation	$2,408 ($963–$4,815)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.95 ($2.89–$5.30)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.82)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.30)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.26)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.30 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$116)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$193 ($72–$482)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,926 ($1,156–$3,371)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,156 ($578–$2,408)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$963 ($482–$1,926)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($193–$674)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$963 ($385–$2,408)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,038 ($4,815–$28,890)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$193)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$482)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$193 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$888
Toddler	$813
Preschool	$775
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$706
Toddler	$662
Preschool	$667

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Cherokee County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	12,186	728	$37,138	1.64
Accommodation & Food Services	9,854	498	$23,104	1.46
Health Care & Social Assistance	9,634	729	$62,059	0.90
Construction	6,589	995	$81,117	1.69
Manufacturing	6,214	265	$63,727	1.02
Administrative & Waste Services	3,858	550	$54,154	0.88
Professional & Technical Services	3,751	1,155	$75,385	0.73
Other Services	2,469	528	$41,354	1.10
Wholesale Trade	2,141	400	$91,875	0.73
Finance & Insurance	1,872	423	$79,042	0.62
Arts & Entertainment	1,731	136	$26,394	1.39
Educational Services	1,072	111	$31,153	0.70
Transportation & Warehousing	1,022	160	$73,778	0.32
Real Estate	850	373	$60,764	0.74
Information & Technology	666	191	$109,064	0.48
Unclassified	305	616	$69,777	2.94
Agriculture & Forestry	129	34	$76,116	0.21
Utilities	80	10	$103,770	0.28
Management of Companies	60	29	$68,279	0.05
Mining & Oil/Gas	55	6	$77,594	0.20

Schools in Ball Ground

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Ball Ground Elementary School	Elementary	592	39	15.2:1

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Radio Stations near Ball Ground

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
99x Atlanta AAC	alternative	AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO CAFE LEPA ( EEUU.) fono +16787704169 DJ MONKEY	alternative rock, classic rock	MP3 192 kbps
WDJY 99.1 FM	talk	MP3 128 kbps
MSBN FM 99.1	christian contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
Classic Soul 1075	classic soul, neo soul	MP3 128 kbps
New Country 101 FIVE	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
Mountain Town FM	blues, eclectic	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Ball Ground

38 campgrounds found near Ball Ground.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
DOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREA SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$30
SWEETWATER DAY USE AREA (GA)	5.0/5	1	$125
THOMPSON CREEK PARK SHELTER (GA)	5.0/5	1	Free
WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$30
LANIER PARK SHELTER (GA)	4.9/5	1	$50
GALT'S FERRY DAY USE AREA (GA)	4.8/5	1	$125
COOPER BRANCH No 2 DAY USE AREA (GA)	4.7/5	1	$50
RIVERSIDE PARK DAY USE AREA (GA)	4.7/5	2	$75–$175
Toto Creek Campground	4.7/5	9	Free
DOLL MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	49	$26–$100
Dockery Lake Recreation Area	4.5/5	11	$8
DUCKETT MILL	4.5/5	111	Free
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area	4.5/5	34	$26–$125
OLD FEDERAL	4.5/5	84	Free
VICTORIA CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	72	$24–$34
Woodring Campground (GA)	4.5/5	42	$20–$42
BALD RIDGE CREEK	4.4/5	82	Free
BOLDING MILL	4.4/5	97	Free
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)	4.4/5	12	$15
Deep Hole Recreation Area	4.3/5	9	$15
Desoto Falls Recreation Area	4.3/5	23	$20–$40
Frank Gross Campground	4.3/5	8	$8
Sweetwater Campground	4.3/5	150	$24–$290
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility	4.3/5	54	Free
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground	4.3/5	11	$10
Cooper Creek Campground (GA)	4.2/5	25	$15–$30
COOPER'S FURNACE DAY USE AREA (GA)	4.2/5	2	$75
PAYNE CAMPGROUND-ALLATOONA LAKE	4.2/5	56	$24–$68
DAMSITE DAY USE AREA SHELTER	4.0/5	1	$30
NORTHBANK DAY USE AREA SHELTER	4.0/5	2	$30–$50
SAWNEE	4.0/5	60	Free
Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground	4.0/5	6	$8–$16
WEST BANK PARK SHELTERS (GA)	3.6/5	2	$50
BUFORD DAM PARK SHELTERS (GA)	3.4/5	3	$50
BOLDING MILL SHELTERS (GA)	3.0/5	2	$50
LITTLE HALL SHELTER (GA)	3.0/5	1	$50
REREG DAM DAY USE AREA SHELTER	3.0/5	1	$50
VAN PUGH NORTH PARK SHELTER (GA)	3.0/5	1	Free

National Parks Near Ball Ground

29 national parks and monuments found near Ball Ground.

Park	Type	Fee
Amicalola Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Black Rock Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Booker T Washington	State Park	Free
Booker T. Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Chattahoochee Bend State Park	State Park	Free
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$5
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park	National Military Park	$10
Don Carter State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Yargo State Park	State Park	Free
Hard Labor Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Harrison Bay	State Park	Free
Harrison Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Indian Springs State Park	State Park	Free
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park	State Park	Free
John Tanner State Park	State Park	Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	$5
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Moccasin Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mossy Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Panola Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Red Clay	State Park	Free
Scott Hudgens Park	State Park	Free
Sweetwater Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Tallulah Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Unicoi State Park	State Park	Free
Vogel State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Ball Ground

126+ trails found near Ball Ground.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BENTON MACKAYE	46.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINHOTI	23.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DUNCAN RIDGE	21.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	14.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TOCCOA CANOE TRAIL	13.4	WATER	—	—	—
DUNCAN RIDGE	9.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY	8.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN APPROACH TRAIL	8.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BEAR CREEK	6.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HIKE INN LODGE	5.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLAT CREEK LOOP	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TATUM LEAD OHV TRAIL	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STANLEY GAP	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ROCK CREEK ATV	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOUNTAINTOWN CREEK	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BULL MOUNTAIN	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TIBBS ATV TRAIL	4.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EMERY CREEK	4.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JAKE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BARE HARE TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JAKE/BULL CONNECTOR TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-872 JONES CREEK DAM TRAIL	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
YELLOW MOUNTAIN	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACK BRANCH TRAIL	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GREEN MOUNTAIN	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LANCE CREEK TRAIL	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DOCKERY LAKE	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL SHOALS TRAIL	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOSS CREEK TRAIL	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIGHTOWER LOOP	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-83 BULL MOUNTAIN CUTOFF	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NO- TELL TRAIL	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LONG BRANCH LOOP	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COCHRAN CREEK FALLS	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURNER CREEK TRAIL	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SLAUGHTER CREEK	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FREEMAN	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COOPER CREEK	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SALLY FREE TRAIL	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHISSENHUNT LOOP	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-662A CLAY CREEK TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-23A-NIMBLEWILL BRANCH	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHOOP-DE-DOS	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER GREEN MOUNTAIN (CONNECTO	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DESOTO FALLS	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE WINFIELD SCOTT	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JARRARD GAP	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-662A WEST CANE CREEK TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SLAUGHTER CREEK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STANLEY CREEK	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCKERY LAKE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BYRON HERBERT REECE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKING LOT TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHOPE GAP	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PEGGY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES OHV TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKESHORE	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NIMBLEWILL BRANCH -C SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARALLEL TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIDGE TOP TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR CREEK SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LONG BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLIZZARD TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COOPER CREEK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PEEPLES LAKE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COPPERHEAD TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP SPUR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES CONNECTOR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JARRARD GAP	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOSEBEE COVE	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RATTLESNAKE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLAT CK CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HIGHTOWER CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLACK BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELTON CREEK FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Ball Ground

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,576	$64,279
2015	1,817	$65,125
2017	2,128	$74,485
2019	2,217	$78,913
2021	2,687	$92,404
2023	3,030	$112,585

Museums in Ball Ground

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
BUFFINGTON GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$34,557,486
ROGERS CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$34,557,486
CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7703453288	$158,668
CANTON ST PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILWAY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6782502468	$15,688
AIR ACRES MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7705176090
APPALACHIAN HERITAGE GUILD	GENERAL MUSEUM
BELL RESEARCH CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM
CHEROKEE COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEANS STORE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7709240406
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FORSYTH COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 1334	6784557260
INDIO TRAIL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7062654747
MARBLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7707352211
MARBLE VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	14 NORTH MAIN STREET	7062531141
ROCK BARN PROJECT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTHERN MUSEUM OF ADVERTISING MEMORABILIA	GENERAL MUSEUM
STROZIER HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Ball Ground

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
SEQUOYAH REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	116 BROWN INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY	0.0	666,963
FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	585 DAHLONEGA ROAD	0.0	584,374

Farmers Markets in Ball Ground

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Brookwood Farmers Market	Caney Road	June to September	Fri:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Canton Farmers Market	130 E Main Street	May to September	Sat:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Jasper Farmers Market	Park and Ride, Stegall Drive	04/07/2018 to 12/22/2018	Sat: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;
River Church Farmers Market	2335 Sixes Rd.				Visit
The Cumming Harvest	106 Colony Park Drive, Suite 100	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Sat: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Waleska Farmers Market at Reinhardt University	7300 Reinhardt Circle	05/15/2014 to 09/04/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Woodstock Farm Fresh Market	Market Street and Elm Street	04/21/2018 to 12/29/2018	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit

Restaurants in Ball Ground

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amos' BBQ & Biscuits

Ball Ground Burger Bus

Chef Rosario's Italian Kitchen

Frankfurt Döner & Meats

Les Bon Temps Louisiana Kitchen

Lora Mae's

Two Brothers Barbeque

Waffle House

Cafes in Ball Ground

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jill's Bakery

Theme Parks in Ball Ground

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

River Bend Gun Club

Clinics in Ball Ground

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medical Associates of North Georgia

Veterinaries in Ball Ground

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ball Ground Animal Hospital

Georgia Animal Project

Gas Stations in Ball Ground

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Citgo

Exxon

Kroger

RaceTrac

Shell

Banks in Ball Ground

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Regions Bank

Golf Courses in Ball Ground

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hawks Ridge Golf Club

Breweries in Ball Ground

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative	Brewery	5813 S Vickery		Visit
Dry Country Brewing Co	Brewers	916 Dooney Dr	6789100113
Milton Tinting Co. Inc	Credit & Collections, Investments, Investment Advice, Other Financial Services, Beverage Manufacture	12850 Hwy 9	7707106781
Reformation Brewery	Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Breweries, Brewery Tours, Beer Tastings & Tours	500 Arnold Mill Way	6783410828

Pharmacies in Ball Ground

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BALL GROUND PHARMACY	470 VALLEY STREET	770-735-6161

EV Charging Stations in Ball Ground

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Ball Ground City Park	177 Old Dawsonville Road	Blink Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Ball Ground

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1079 OLD CANTON ROAD (57492)	LTOWER	96
Off GA Hwy 183 via CELLAR RD	TOWER	81
CELLAR RD	TOWER	81
CELLAR RD	TOWER	81
6590 Bannister Road (57468)	MTOWER	61
Monument Road (124700)	MTOWER	61
TOWER RD OFF RT 20	TOWER	58
TOWER RD OFF RT 20	TOWER	58
352 High Shoals Road (71910)	LTOWER	50
6086 Monument Road (71827)	LTOWER	33

Fire Stations in Ball Ground

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Yellow Creek Volunteer Fire Department	1075 Yellow Creek RD	Volunteer			770-893-1996

Bridges in Ball Ground

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1985	450	89,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1985	153	84,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1985	450	23,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	1986	46	18,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1985	143	17,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	2022	175	9,260	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1936	164	9,181	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	294	9,090	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1959	150	8,070	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1966	311	4,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	342	3,150	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1985	321	2,804	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	299	1,450	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1988	220	1,410	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2010	247	1,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	26	1,140	F
Culvert	Concrete	1978	33	1,120	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	230	903	G
Culvert	Concrete	1954	32	903	G
Culvert	Steel	2000	26	780	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	56	366	F
Culvert	Steel	1987	36	366	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1989	110	366	G
Culvert	Concrete	1989	24	366	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1993	46	250	G
Culvert	Steel	2003	32	170	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1988	37	103	G
Culvert	Concrete	2000	35	40	G

Airports Near Ball Ground

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport	ATL	Large Airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field	—	Medium Airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport	PDK	Medium Airport
Dobbins Air Reserve Base	MGE	Medium Airport
Fulton County Airport Brown Field	FTY	Medium Airport
Aerie Airport	—	Small Airport
Aiken Field	—	Small Airport
Air Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Alcovy Airport	—	Small Airport
Ayresouth Airport	—	Small Airport
B Tree Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Barrow County Airport	WDR	Small Airport
Blairsville Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Bird Field	—	Small Airport
Blue Ridge Skyport Airport	—	Small Airport
Browder Airport	—	Small Airport
Cartersville Airport	—	Small Airport
Chattahoochee Air Park	—	Small Airport
Cherokee County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Chukkar Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Collegedale Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Covington Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Dalton Municipal Airport	DNN	Small Airport
Deer Crossing Airport	—	Small Airport
Diamond R Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Earl L. Small Jr. Field/Stockmar Airport	—	Small Airport
Ebeneezer Airport	—	Small Airport
Elliott Field	—	Small Airport
Etowah Bend Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Etowah Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Fly-N-S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying G Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilmer County Airport	—	Small Airport
Gwinnett County Briscoe Field	LZU	Small Airport
High Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Jim's Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Karlovich Airport	—	Small Airport
Kintail Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport	GVL	Small Airport
Lenora Airport	—	Small Airport
Lola Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Lt World Airport	—	Small Airport
Lucky Lairds Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport	—	Small Airport
Martin Campbell Field	—	Small Airport
Miller Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Monroe Walton County Airport	—	Small Airport
Moore Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain Airpark	—	Small Airport
Petty Farms Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Ball Ground

22 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Ball Ground Police Department
Cherokee County Sheriff	9253 Freehome Highway
Cherokee County Sheriff - Bridgemill Precinct	9550 Bells Ferry Road
Cherokee County Sheriff - Hickory Flat Precinct	7675 Vaughn Road
Cherokee County Sheriff - Waleska Precinct	9081 Fincher Road
Cherokee County Sheriff Headquarters and Detention Center
Cherokee County Sheriff West Precinct
City of Canton Police Department
Cumming Police Department
Dawson County Sheriff's Office
Forsyth County Precinct 3 Sheriffs Station
Forsyth County Sheriff	475 Tribble Gap Road
Forsyth County Sheriff	100 Courthouse Square
Forsyth County Sheriff Precinct Number 1
Forsyth County Sheriff Precinct Number 2
Fulton County Northwest Precinct Police Station
Holly Springs Police Station
Jasper Police Department	55 Dixie Street
Milton Police Department	13690 Alpharetta Highway
Nelson Police Department
Pickens County Sheriff's Office	2895 Camp Road
Sheriff's Office Annex & Georgia Public Safety Training Center - Pickens	339 West Church Street

Grocery Stores in Ball Ground

8 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Ball Ground Chevron	Convenience Store	3005 Canton Hwy
Dollar General 6256	Other	10150 BALL GROUND HWY
KROGER 408	Super Store	8020 Cumming Hwy
Kwik Serv #18	Convenience Store	8023 Cumming Hwy
Macedonia Food Store Inc	Convenience Store	6929 Cumming Hwy
Racetrac 2582 2582	Convenience Store	7984 Cumming Hwy
Teddy's Market Ball Ground	Convenience Store	3010 Canton Hwy
Wilkes Meat Market Of Ball Ground	Grocery Store	8302 Ball Ground Hwy

Post Offices in Ball Ground

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Ball Ground Post Office	180 Valley Street

Treatment Centers in Ball Ground

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Avita Community Partners - Forsyth MH/SA Clinic	Both	678-341-3840

DOL Wage Violations in Ball Ground

5 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $58,331 in back wages owed to 161 employees.

Violations

$58,331

Back Wages Owed

161

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
ADVANCE DISPOSAL SERVICES - BALLGROUND	—	—	30107	—	1	$33,995	$312	109
Premier Indoor Comfort Systems	—	—	30107	—	1	$17,398	$828	21
1 Priority Environmental Services, LLC	—	—	30107	—	1	$2,666	$1,333	2
Atlanta Dogworks	—	—	30107	—	1	$2,532	$362	7
Artistic Stone Inc.	—	—	30107	—	1	$1,740	$79	22

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ball Ground

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
24 HOURS A DAY INC	9010 INDIAN OVERLOOK TRL
ADVANCING GLOBAL MISSIONS INC	2957 HIGHTOWER RD
ALLIANCE FOR CHURCH PROGRESS INC	PO BOX 916
AMAZING MOMENTS GLOBAL OUTREACH MINISTRY INC	PO BOX 1074
BALL GROUND FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 328
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH	137 HIGHTOWER RD
CANTON BIBLE CHURCH INC	299 FLATBOTTOM RD
CHURCH ON THE PORCH INC	3060 CHERRY GROVE RD
CONNIE WILLIAMS MINISTRIES INC	5617 BALL GROUND RD
EXPERIENCE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL INC	121 LATHEMS MILL LN
MCKINNEY FAMILY WORLD HARVEST FOUNDATION	921 FAULKNER LN
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH OF MACEDONIA INC	9972 BALL GROUND HWY
NEW SONG MINISTRIES INC	825 SMITH RD
ONEMESSAGETV INC	PO BOX 304
REVIVAL 356 MINISTRIES INC	230 KINGS LN
RISEN JESUS INC	8425 SCENIC RIDGE WAY
SHEPHERDS HOUSE CHURCH INC	307 WESTWIND PL
TONY SUTHERLAND MINISTRIES INC	508 WESTWIND WAY
TRUE LIFE CHURCH INC	PO BOX 750

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ball Ground

What is the population of Ball Ground?

Ball Ground has a population of 2,665 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 415 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.1 years. The population is 47.9% female and 52.1% male.

Is Ball Ground expensive to live in?

Ball Ground has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $112,585, 50% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $346,800 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,381 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ball Ground safe?

Ball Ground is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,139 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Ball Ground receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ball Ground?

Ball Ground enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Ball Ground?

The job market in Ball Ground is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,044. There are 8,029 business establishments in the area, including 455 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 9.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ball Ground?

The median home value in Ball Ground is $346,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $472,871. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,381. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 84.5%. The average annual property tax is $4,752.

How are the schools in Ball Ground?

Schools in Ball Ground score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 40.8% of adults in Ball Ground hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. 11.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ball Ground?

The obesity rate in Ball Ground is 32.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 12.9% of adults are smokers. 22.7% are physically inactive. 22.5% of residents report depression. 10.3% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 86.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,430.

What is transportation like in Ball Ground?

The average commute in Ball Ground is 29 minutes. 83.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ball Ground?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ball Ground is 87.4% White, 4.4% Black or African American, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino. 96% of residents speak only English at home, while 4% speak Spanish. 6.7% of the population are military veterans. 11.6% of residents have a disability. 89.1% have health insurance coverage.

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