At a Glance
Median Income
$72,713
$32,557 per capita
Home Value
$176,400
Zillow: $179,083
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
19.1% smoking rate
How Ball Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ball's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ball a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ball residents earn a median household income of $72,713 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,557. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ball is $176,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,083. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
19.8% of adults in Ball hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ball has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,900
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,713
Per Capita$32,557
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,400
Rent$1,055
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$179,083
Housing Units1,458
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation207 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ball was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.