Ballard, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Uintah County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,648 Population 118/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $25,555 per capita
$241,100 Home Value $342,275 Zillow
$1,233 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,100 home value, $1,233/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ballard, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,250
8% above
$25,555 per capita
Home Value
$241,100
14% below
Zillow: $342,275
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
6% above
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Ballard Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ballard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
86%
Rent
106%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ballard a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ballard residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,555. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,375 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ballard is $241,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,275. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

11.5% of adults in Ballard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ballard has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,648
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$25,555
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$2,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,100
Rent$1,233
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$342,275
Housing Units487
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,492/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain7.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,019 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Ballard was founded in 1905.
The median home in Ballard was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Vernal Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.