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Ball, LA

Louisiana · Grant Parish · Alexandria Metro

Ball is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 3,900. Residents earn $72,713 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,900 Population 491/sq mi density
$72,713 Median Income $32,557 per capita
$176,400 Home Value $160,655 Zillow
$1,055 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 822 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,713 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $1,055/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K (93% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $72,713
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,400
37% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 25/100K
93% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.8%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,055
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,900
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,713
Per Capita$32,557
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$576M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,400
Rent$1,055
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$160,655
Housing Units1,458
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent25/100K
Property822/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary373/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Uninsured8.6%
Smoking19.1%
Depression30.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.66

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Ball a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ball receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ball offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ball is $72,713, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ball is $176,400, 37% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Ball is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 822 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.

Education

19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Ball enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Ball has a population of 3,900 with a density of 491 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age is 29.9 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.3% female and 46.7% male. The city is predominantly White (83.9%), with 5.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 8.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 11.0% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,900
Total Population
491
People / sq mi
29.9yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ball vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish 2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ball vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ball is $72,713, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,557 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,069, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 293 business establishments, including 7 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ball vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,713
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,557
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
IRS Avg AGI$58,413
Gini Index0.433 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)293
County GDP$576M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare23
Retail36
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,127
39% below US avg
Cost of Living88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.6 min
Drive Alone62.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Ball is $176,400, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $160,655. Homes sell for 96.5% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,055 (9% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $832 for a one-bedroom to $1,007 for a two-bedroom apartment. 85.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,458 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1985. The average annual property tax is $2,127 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 25.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,400
37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$160,655

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$115
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops42.9%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,055
9% below US avg
Rent Burden25.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.3%
Owner-Occupied85.3%
Renter-Occupied14.7%
Housing Units1,458
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,127
39% below US avg
Effective Rate1.21%
In Ball, 37.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.2% of residents. 36.4% have high blood pressure. 19.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.2% report binge drinking. 28.3% are physically inactive. 30.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.5% experience frequent mental distress. 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:22,236. The dentist ratio is 1:7,333. 70.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.0 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure36.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.1%
36% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression30.4%
Mental Distress21.5%
Physical Distress15.3%
Short Sleep38.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Uninsured8.6%
0% below US avg
Primary Care1:22,236
Dentists1:7,333
Mental Health1:1,289
Checkup Rate78.7%
Dental Visits57.9%
Premature Death11,307/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access70.5%
Healthcare Facilities23
Ball has a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents, 93% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 24.9 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 822 per 100,000, 58% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 373, burglary at 373, vehicle theft at 75 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Ball receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent24.9/100K
93% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault24.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property821.5/100K
58% below US avg
Burglary373.4/100K
Theft373.4/100K
Vehicle Theft74.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Ball enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates31.4187°N, 92.4084°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant Parish County
Nearest AirportEsler Regional (ESF)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience38.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 118 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 149 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 111 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 116 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 149 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 119 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 115 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 133 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 249 km
2021 Ida Category 4 178 km
2020 Laura Category 4 88 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 275 km
2020 Delta Category 2 154 km
2019 Barry Category 1 203 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 290 km
2008 Ike Category 2 279 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 134 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 169 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 269 km
2005 Rita Category 3 191 km
2002 Lili Category 1 158 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 123 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 278 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 248 km
1985 Elena Category 2 261 km
1985 Danny Category 1 160 km
1985 Juan Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 466 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 56 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 72 km 9
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 94 km 1
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 53 km 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 70 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 59 km 1
Sep 12, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 14 km 0
Jan 18, 1973 EF3 80 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,496 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 78 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 62 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 34 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 61 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 59 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 29 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 42 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 32 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 73 km
2011 TD13 4,208 96 km
2018 C-238 3,709 69 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 58 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 33 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Ball has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (4.1").

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Ball is located in Grant Parish County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 87.9% of the vote, a 76.8-point margin. 92.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 23 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 62.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.9%
D 11%

Winner: Republican by 76.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.8%
41% below US avg
High School+91.0%
Graduate Degree+8.5%
School Test Score4.66
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density491/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi
CountyGrant Parish County

Services

Broadband Access92.2%
Avg Download Speed23.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed3.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities23
Restaurants7
Retail Stores36

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.6 min
Drive Alone62.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home4.9%
Average costs for common services in Ball. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $221 ($132-$353)
Specialist Visit $309 ($176-$485)
Urgent Care Visit $176 ($88-$309)
Emergency Room Visit $1,940 ($706-$4,410)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($66-$176)
Dental Filling $221 ($132-$353)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22-$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $66 ($44-$106)
Brake Pad Replacement $265 ($132-$441)
Tire Rotation $35 ($18-$66)
New Tires (Set of 4) $529 ($353-$882)
Battery Replacement $176 ($88-$309)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $88 ($53-$132)
Electrician (Per Hour) $79 ($44-$123)
HVAC Repair $353 ($132-$706)
HVAC System Install $6,174 ($3,528-$10,584)
Roof Repair $882 ($353-$1,764)
Roof Replacement $7,938 ($4,851-$13,230)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,323 ($441-$3,087)
Divorce (Contested) $13,230 ($4,410-$26,460)
DUI Defense $4,410 ($1,764-$8,820)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,323 ($706-$2,646)
Will Preparation $441 ($176-$882)
Trust Preparation $2,205 ($882-$4,410)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13-$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($26-$88)
Hair Coloring (Full) $132 ($66-$221)
Manicure $22 ($13-$40)
Pedicure $35 ($22-$57)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44-$115)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.62 ($2.65-$4.85)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.09 ($2.21-$4.41)
Loaf of Bread $3.35 ($2.21-$4.85)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $3.97 ($2.65-$5.73)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.85 ($3.53-$6.62)
Rice (per lb) $0.88 ($0.53-$1.59)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $123 ($71-$221)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($26-$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($35-$106)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($35-$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $57 ($26-$88)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44-$132)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $176 ($66-$441)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,764 ($1,058-$3,087)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($26-$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.06-$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $88 ($26-$221)
Driver's License Renewal $26 ($13-$66)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,058 ($529-$2,205)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $882 ($441-$1,764)
After-School Care (Monthly) $353 ($176-$617)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22-$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $882 ($353-$2,205)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,025 ($4,410-$26,460)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($26-$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $88 ($44-$176)
Dog Grooming $53 ($26-$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $35 ($18-$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter $265 ($132-$441)
Cat Spay/Neuter $176 ($88-$353)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$570
Toddler$570
Preschool$574
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$457
Toddler$457
Preschool$462
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Grant Parish

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

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 288 45 $29,082 0.84
Construction 189 36 $74,189 1.05
Agriculture & Forestry 56 16 $49,744 2.02
Utilities 35 8 $33,327 2.69
Administrative & Waste Services 30 20 $30,709 0.15
Professional & Technical Services 23 20 $130,718 0.10

Schools in Ball

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tioga High School High 963 51 18.9:1
Tioga Elementary School Elementary 506 28 18.1:1
Ball Elementary School Elementary 398 22 18.1:1
Paradise Elementary School Elementary 373 20 18.7:1
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Radio Stations near Ball

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talkradio 970 KSYL news, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO MARIA USA - CHICAGO catholic, christian AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO MARIA USA catholic, christian AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Maria USA - En Español catholic, christian AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO MARIA USA - HOUSTON catholic, christian AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Maria USA - In Italiano catholic, christian MP3 96 kbps
RADIO MARIA USA - NYC AMIGOS catholic, christian AAC+ 48 kbps

Campgrounds Near Ball

5 campgrounds found near Ball.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Gum Springs Recreation Area - 1 Free
Kincaid Lake Campground - 40 Free
Loran Camp - 1 Free
Stuart Lake - 1 Free
Valentine Lake Recreation Area - 16 Free

National Parks Near Ball

5 national parks and monuments found near Ball.

ParkTypeFee
Big Cypress State Park State Park Free
Cane River Creole National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Caney Creek Lake State Park State Park Free
Chicot State Park District II State Park Free
Hwy 165 Roadside Park State Park Free

Trails Near Ball

18 trails found near Ball.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
CLAIBORNE WOODWORTH 20.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CLAIBORNE NORTH 20.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CLAIBORNE BOY SCOUT TRAIL 18.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
LIVINGSTON LITTLE CREEK 15.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LIVINGSTON HICKMAN LOOP 11.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WILD AZALEA 10.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
LAKESHORE 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
KINCAID 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
LIVINGSTON LITTLE CREEK 4.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
VALENTINE 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
LAMOTTE CREEK 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
KINCAID 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
GLENN EMERY MEMORIAL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
WILD AZALEA SPUR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STUART LAKE NATURE TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
KINCAID 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
OLD LSU SITE WALKING TRAIL 0.2 ASPHALT Yes - -
INDIAN RIDGE TRAIL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -

Museums in Ball

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3042332478$144,549
RAPIDES EXPLORATORY EDUCATION HOUSECHILDREN'S MUSEUM3186199394$109,251
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM933 SECOND ST3184433458
ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARKZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION3016 MASONIC DRIVE3184416810
ARNA BONTEMPS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3184734692
BOLTON MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2101 VANCE AVE3184483628
DRY PRONG HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONHIGHWAY 1233188997334
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL LOUISIANAHISTORIC PRESERVATION
KENT PLANTATION HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION3184875660
LOUISIANA CZECH MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3184833134
LOUISIANA MANEUVER & MILITARY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
PINEVILLE ART GALLERYART MUSEUM3186406626
TALIMALI BAND APALACHEE INDIANS OF LOUISIANAART MUSEUM3185612333
TIOGA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Ball

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
RAPIDES PARISH LIBRARY411 WASHINGTON STREET0.0592,946

Farmers Markets in Ball

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alexandria Farmers Market2727 Jackson St01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;YesVisit
Inglewood Harvest Barn Market 6233 Old Baton Rouge Hwy 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit

Restaurants in Ball

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darrell's Restaurant

Gas Stations in Ball

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Chevron
Exxon
Shell

Banks in Ball

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chase

Cell Towers in Ball

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
344 Highway 744GTOWER453
1736 BAYOU MARIA RDTOWER168
1736 BAYOU MARIA RDTOWER168
337 Highway 3130TOWER137
337 Highway 3130TOWER137
5000' NW from the inter. of Hwy. 1 & Hwy. 457 on the W side of Hwy. 1TOWER96
900ft. SW of the int. of SR107 with SR115; 0.9 miles NNW of EffieTOWER96
900ft. SW of the int. of SR107 with SR115; 0.9 miles NNW of EffieTOWER96
5000' NW from the inter. of Hwy. 1 & Hwy. 457 on the W side of Hwy. 1TOWER96
Approx. 0.73 miles NNW of the int. of US167 with US71TOWER96
Approx. 0.73 miles NNW of the int. of US167 with US71TOWER96
1 MI N OF INT OF US165 & US167; 1 MI NNWTOWER95
1 MI N OF INT OF US165 & US167; 1 MI NNWTOWER95
3759 Patterson RoadTOWER95
3759 Patterson RoadTOWER95
1052 HWY 1207TOWER92
1052 HWY 1207TOWER92
2006 McArthur DriveTOWER89
2006 McArthur DriveTOWER89
Less than 1.00 nmi East ofTOWER81
Less than 1.00 nmi East ofTOWER81
2400' N from the inter of Timberlake Dr & US 165 on the W side of US 165TOWER81
2400' N from the inter of Timberlake Dr & US 165 on the W side of US 165TOWER81
1000' NW of LA HWY 107(Melrose St) & SR 3263(Pinegrove Dr) on N of Glendale RdTOWER81
1000' NW of LA HWY 107(Melrose St) & SR 3263(Pinegrove Dr) on N of Glendale RdTOWER81
7765 Highway 1TOWER79
7765 Highway 1TOWER79
204 OVERBROOK ROADTOWER79
204 OVERBROOK ROADTOWER79
251 Brown's Bend RoadTOWER78
251 Brown's Bend RoadTOWER78
2000FT. WSW OF THE INTERSECTION OF SR3128 WITH SR28 0.6 MILES WSW OF LIBUSETOWER78
2000FT. WSW OF THE INTERSECTION OF SR3128 WITH SR28 0.6 MILES WSW OF LIBUSETOWER78
4105 PINEBROOK TRACETOWER70
4105 PINEBROOK TRACETOWER70
2500' from the inter of Twin Bridges Rd and Vicki Ln on S side of Twin Bridges,TOWER61
2500' from the inter of Twin Bridges Rd and Vicki Ln on S side of Twin Bridges,TOWER61
3224 Industrial DriveTOWER61
3224 Industrial DriveTOWER61
244 HazmukaTOWER59
244 HazmukaTOWER59
3381 ROSALINA STREETTOWER58
3381 ROSALINA STREETTOWER58
2520 AIR BASE ROAD; 4 MILES WNW OF ALEXANDRIATOWER41
2520 AIR BASE ROAD; 4 MILES WNW OF ALEXANDRIATOWER41

Fire Stations in Ball

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Ball Fire Department5501 Pinebrook TraceMostly volunteer318-640-9283

Bridges in Ball

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabConcrete195614032,758F
SlabConcrete195614032,758F
SlabConcrete198414020,902G
SlabConcrete198414020,902G
SlabConcrete19692006,942G
SlabConcrete1986806,942G
SlabConcrete19831206,942G
SlabConcrete19831006,942G
SlabConcrete19831806,942G
CulvertConcrete1986256,586F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20116754,516G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber1973582,440P
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber1973582,440P
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber1973772,440P
SlabConcrete19961201,951G
SlabConcrete20192201,951G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19803191,570G
CulvertConcrete198625710F
SlabConcrete200580600G
SlabConcrete199995360G
SlabConcrete2003209330F
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete197031200P
SlabConcrete200960175G
SlabConcrete198476144F
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete19703875F
SlabConcrete20015730G

Airports Near Ball

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alexandria International AirportAEXMedium Airport
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional AirportESFMedium Airport
Allen Parish Airport-Small Airport
Bailey Air Airport-Small Airport
Batchelor Airport-Small Airport
Big Creek Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Bordelon Custom Spraying Airport-Small Airport
Bordelonville Airport-Small Airport
Bunkie Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Bunkie Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Caldwell Parish Airport-Small Airport
Central Farmers Coop Airport-Small Airport
Chandler Airport-Small Airport
Circle G Airport-Small Airport
Cloverleaf Airport-Small Airport
Coles Island Airport-Small Airport
Cunningham Field-Small Airport
David G Joyce Airport-Small Airport
Detel Airport-Small Airport
Dufour Airport-Small Airport
Dufour Airport-Small Airport
Geronimo Forward Landing Strip-Small Airport
Grass Roots Airport-Small Airport
Hanks Airport-Small Airport
Hutto's Flying Services Airport-Small Airport
Innis Airport-Small Airport
Jasmine Hill Airport-Small Airport
Jena Airport-Small Airport
Jonesville Airport-Small Airport
Jonesville Lock Airport-Small Airport
Kent's Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Keystone Farms Airport-Small Airport
Kurthwood Forest Service Airstrip-Small Airport
Latanier Airport-Small Airport
Little Eva Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Little River Landing Strip-Small Airport
Louisiana Delta Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Louisiana Delta South End Landing Strip-Small Airport
M&J Flying Services Airport-Small Airport
Marksville Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Max Airport-Small Airport
Moncrief Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Morrow Strip-Small Airport
Natchitoches Regional Airport-Small Airport
Pineville Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Pollock Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Red Hawk Airport-Small Airport
Richmond Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Robinson Landing Strip (II)-Small Airport
Roland Airport-Small Airport

Police Stations in Ball

4 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Ball Police and Town Hall
Ball Police Department
Creola Police
Louisiana State Police Troop E

Grocery Stores in Ball

5 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
BALL FOODSSuper Store5916 Monroe Hwy
DOLLAR GENERAL 9541Other120 Highway 3130
DOLLAR GENERAL 2820Other4820 Shreveport Hwy
DOLLAR GENERAL 2987Other6124 Monroe Hwy
Mac's Fresh Market 10Supermarket4617 Shreveport Hwy

Post Offices in Ball

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ball Post Office5912 Monroe Highway
Tioga Post Office5019 Shreveport Highway

Treatment Centers in Ball

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beacon Behavioral Outpatient - AlexandriaBoth318-441-0800
Caring Choices of Alexandria - Central LA Human Service DistrictBoth318-484-5191
Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center - Alexandria IOPSubstance Abuse318-704-6157

DOL Wage Violations in Ball

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $128,342 in back wages owed to 112 employees.

6
Violations
$128,342
Back Wages Owed
112
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
Alternative Concept Care Service SIGNIFICANT - 71405 - 1 $111,840 $2,071 54
Ball Country Play Skool - - 71405 - 1 $9,575 $798 12
Louisiana Community Care - - 71405 - 2 $6,042 $178 34
Little Angels' Activity Center #2 - - 71405 - 1 $766 $96 8
Prospect Community Home - - 71405 - 1 $75 $25 3
Home Assistance Services, Inc - - 71405 - 1 $44 $44 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ball

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHURCH ON THE ROCKPO BOX 938
LW MINISTRIES INC33 LYNN DR
REDEEMER REVIVAL CHURCH INCPO BOX 952

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ball

What is the population of Ball?

Ball has a population of 3,900 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 491 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.3% female and 46.7% male.

Is Ball expensive to live in?

Ball is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $72,713, 3% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,400 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ball safe?

Ball is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 822 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Ball receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ball?

Ball enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Ball?

Ball has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,069. There are 293 business establishments in the area, including 7 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 4.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ball?

The median home value in Ball is $176,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $160,655. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,055. Fair market rent is $832 for a 1-bedroom and $1,007 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 85.3%. The average annual property tax is $2,127.

How are the schools in Ball?

Schools in Ball have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 19.8% of adults in Ball hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ball?

The obesity rate in Ball is 37.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.1% of adults are smokers. 28.3% are physically inactive. 30.4% of residents report depression. 8.6% lack health insurance. 70.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:22,236.

What is transportation like in Ball?

The average commute in Ball is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 62.4% of workers drive alone to work, 1.5% use public transit, and 4.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ball?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ball is 83.9% White, 5.2% Black or African American. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 8.2% of the population are military veterans. 11.0% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

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