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Ballenger Creek, MD
Maryland · Frederick County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro
Ballenger Creek is a small city in Maryland with a population of 25,866. Residents earn $108,385 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Data updated April 2026
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
25,866
Population
2,395/sq mi density
$108,385
Median Income
$46,816 per capita
$369,800
Home Value
$461,493 Zillow
$1,913
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
430
Violent Crime/100K
2,314 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$108,385 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$369,800 home value, $1,913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$108,385
44% higher than US avg
Home Value
$369,800
31% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
430/100K
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
48.3%
43% higher than US avg
Median Rent
$1,913
64% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.0%
3% lower than US avg
How Ballenger Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population25,866
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density2,395/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 53%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+Median Income$108,385
Per Capita$46,816
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Commute33 min
Housing
A+Home Value$369,800
Rent$1,913
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$461,493
Housing Units9,609
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
FViolent430/100K
Property2,314/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking9.3%
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Education
A+Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score6.54
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.0%
EV Stations40
Libraries11
Is Ballenger Creek a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ballenger Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Ballenger Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ballenger Creek is $108,385, which is significantly higher than the national average / 44% above $75,149. This places Ballenger Creek among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ballenger Creek is $369,800, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,913 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
The violent crime rate of 430 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,314 per 100,000, near the national average.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Ballenger Creek enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Ballenger Creek has a population of 25,866 with a density of 2,395 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.4% female and 46.6% male. The city is predominantly White (52.6%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 20.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 74.6% of residents, while 25.4% speak Spanish. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 95.6% have health insurance coverage.
Population
25,866
Total Population
2,395
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
10.8mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Ballenger Creek vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ballenger Creek vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Ballenger Creek is $108,385, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,816 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,343. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants. The cost of living index is 105, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 21.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Ballenger Creek vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $108,385 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,816 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,317 |
| Gini Index | 0.396 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,170 |
| County GDP | $20,352M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Healthcare | 755 |
| Retail | 710 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,766 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 105.00 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 33.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
Walkability
The median home value in Ballenger Creek is $369,800, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $461,493, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,913 (64% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,400 for a one-bedroom to $1,648 for a two-bedroom apartment. 67.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 9,609 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1996. The average annual property tax is $5,766 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $369,800 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $461,493 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $223 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 34.2% |
| Inventory | 38 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,913 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.0% |
| Housing Units | 9,609 |
| Median Year Built | 1996 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,766 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
In Ballenger Creek, 36.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 32.7% have high blood pressure. 9.3% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 15.2% report binge drinking. 21.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 20.6% report depression. 15.9% experience frequent mental distress. 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,782. The dentist ratio is 1:1,503. 90.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.7 out of 10.
Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-24)
PM2.5
8.6
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
9.8
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
7.8
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
53.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
1.0
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
143.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide
Health Metrics: Ballenger Creek vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 9.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Short Sleep | 37.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Uninsured | 8.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,782 |
| Dentists | 1:1,503 |
| Mental Health | 1:320 |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Dental Visits | 65.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,697/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 755 |
Ballenger Creek has a violent crime rate of 430 per 100,000 residents, 13% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,314 per 100,000, 18% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 30 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Ballenger Creek receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Ballenger Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 429.7/100K |
| 13% above US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 2,313.5/100K |
| 18% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Ballenger Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 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 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3811°N, 77.4202°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Frederick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Ballenger Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.6").
Ballenger Creek is located in Frederick County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. 19.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 53.2% of the vote, a 8.8-point margin. 92.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 40 EV charging stations. There are 11 public libraries serving the community. 755 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 68.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 8.8 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.3% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 19.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.54 |
A+
Education Grade (4.9/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro / 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,395/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.8 sq mi |
| County | Frederick County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Avg Download Speed | 95.2 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 7.0 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 987 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 40 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 49 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 755 |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Retail Stores | 710 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 33.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
Average costs for common services in Ballenger Creek. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $263 ($158–$420) |
| Specialist Visit | $368 ($210–$578) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $210 ($105–$368) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,310 ($840–$5,250) |
| Dental Cleaning | $137 ($79–$210) |
| Dental Filling | $263 ($158–$420) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $47 ($26–$79) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $79 ($53–$126) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $315 ($158–$525) |
| Tire Rotation | $42 ($21–$79) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $630 ($420–$1,050) |
| Battery Replacement | $210 ($105–$368) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $105 ($63–$158) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $95 ($53–$147) |
| HVAC Repair | $420 ($158–$840) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,350 ($4,200–$12,600) |
| Roof Repair | $1,050 ($420–$2,100) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,450 ($5,775–$15,750) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,575 ($525–$3,675) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,750 ($5,250–$31,500) |
| DUI Defense | $5,250 ($2,100–$10,500) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,575 ($840–$3,150) |
| Will Preparation | $525 ($210–$1,050) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,625 ($1,050–$5,250) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Women's Haircut | $58 ($32–$105) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $158 ($79–$263) |
| Manicure | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Pedicure | $42 ($26–$68) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $84 ($53–$137) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.31 ($3.15–$5.78) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.68 ($2.63–$5.25) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.99 ($2.63–$5.78) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.73 ($3.15–$6.83) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.78 ($4.20–$7.88) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.05 ($0.63–$1.89) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $147 ($84–$263) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $74 ($32–$158) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $74 ($42–$126) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $74 ($42–$105) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $68 ($32–$105) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $89 ($53–$158) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $210 ($79–$525) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,100 ($1,260–$3,675) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $74 ($32–$137) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.40–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $105 ($32–$263) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $32 ($16–$79) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,260 ($630–$2,625) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,050 ($525–$2,100) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $420 ($210–$735) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $53 ($26–$105) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,050 ($420–$2,625) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,125 ($5,250–$31,500) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $63 ($32–$105) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $105 ($53–$210) |
| Dog Grooming | $63 ($32–$105) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $42 ($21–$79) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $315 ($158–$525) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $210 ($105–$420) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,407 |
| Toddler | $1,053 |
| Preschool | $1,053 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $959 |
| Toddler | $847 |
| Preschool | $847 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Frederick County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 14,606 | 709 | $41,389 | 1.35 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 13,097 | 773 | $61,040 | 0.84 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 11,144 | 1,297 | $101,682 | 1.48 |
| Construction | 10,110 | 849 | $78,470 | 1.78 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 10,043 | 508 | $27,553 | 1.02 |
| Manufacturing | 5,642 | 226 | $74,082 | 0.63 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 5,204 | 424 | $58,976 | 0.82 |
| Other Services | 4,284 | 632 | $52,545 | 1.31 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3,709 | 345 | $145,143 | 0.84 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3,003 | 277 | $90,557 | 0.70 |
| Educational Services | 2,274 | 114 | $41,685 | 1.01 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1,726 | 108 | $24,423 | 0.95 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,675 | 143 | $53,323 | 0.36 |
| Real Estate | 1,112 | 280 | $78,414 | 0.66 |
| Information & Technology | 1,100 | 156 | $233,509 | 0.54 |
| Management of Companies | 388 | 56 | $115,055 | 0.21 |
| Utilities | 214 | 18 | $116,943 | 0.52 |
Radio Stations near Ballenger Creek
115 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| _Funky Corner Radio (USA) | 70s, 70s disco | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KEXP 90.3 Seattle, WA | alternative rock, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 105.9 FM WMAL | news, talk | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - RnB & Hip-Hop | hiphop, rnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bluegrass Country | bluegrass, country | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WCSP 90.1 "C-SPAN Radio" Washington, DC | current affairs, national news | MP3 40 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Hard Rock | hard rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Golden Oldies | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WTOP 103.5 FM | news, talk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WAMU American University Radio | news, public | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 90s Alternative Rock | 90s, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Country | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 70s and 80s Pop Mix | classic hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Славянское RadioMV | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WETA Classical | classical, classical music | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| WHUR 96.3 "Howard University Radio" Washington, DC | urban adult contemporary, washington dc | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| _Radio Energy(USA) | 2000s, 70s | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Gospel Channel | gospel | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Country Mix | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 80s and 90s Pop Mix | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Alternative Rock | alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DC101 / DC's Alternative Rock Radio Station | — | AAC | |
| DC Naat Radio | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Grunge FM | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Northwest Public Broadcasting - News | news talk | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Alternative Rock | alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WETA VivaLaVoce | classical, classical music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WETA Virtuoso | classical, classical music | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 100.3 The Rock Mix | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KXLX "700 ESPN" Airway Heights, WA | airway heights, espn | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| DC101 | alternative rock | UNKNOWN | |
| WHUR-HD3 "96.3 WHBC" Howard University - Washington, DC | student radio, university radio | AAC 96 kbps | |
| WHUR-HD2 96.3 "WHUR World" Washington, DC | urban adult contemporary, washington dc | AAC 96 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Chillin | chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| idobi Radio | alternative, new music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 80s FM | 80s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| aNONradio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - The Wave | 80s, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2000 FM - Top 40 | top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 70s FM | 70s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 90s FM | 90s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - 80s and 90s Pop Mix - Mill Creek, WA | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KOZI FM - Radio Lake Chelan | local radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - The Love Channel | love songs, soft adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KRPI 1550 "Sher-E-Punjab Radio" Ferndale, WA | ethnic programming, ferndale | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Country Gold | classic country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Behind the Sch3m3s | conspiracy theories | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - New R&B | contemporary hits, rnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Erin's Chill | chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KBRD | 20s, 30s | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Big R Radio - Rock Top 40 | rock, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KAOS 89.3 Community Radio - Olympia, WA | community radio, evergreen state college | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dead2Self Radio | christian, metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 라디오한국 Radio Hankook KSUH 1450 AM KWYZ 1230 AM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WFED Federal News Network | government, talk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| KNHC "C89.5" Seattle, WA | dance, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| King FM 98.1 | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| KRKO 1380AM 95.3FM | hits, music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RadioMV Библия Ветхий Завет | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KUGS 89.3 Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA | bellingham, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KUGR Cougar College Radio | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| KPBZ | npr, spokane | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Feature Story News | news, world news | MP3 | |
| idobi Howl | hardcore, metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Anon Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KMBI - Moody Radio Northwest | bible, christian | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WHUR-HD4 96.3 "DC Radio" Washington, DC | information, local government | AAC 96 kbps | |
| KKXA "KXA 1520" & 101.1 Everett, WA | classic country, everett | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RadioMV Библия Новый Завет | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KSVR 91.7 Mount Vernon, WA | college radio, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KCWU-FM 88.1 The 'Burg | alternative, country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| NOAA Weather Radio KHB60 Seattle | weather radio | MP3 32 kbps | |
| KIRO 710 ESPN Seattle | sports | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hot 995 WIHT 99.5 FM Washington | hits, hot adult contemporary | AAC | |
| KZZU 92.9 "ZZU" Spokane, WA | spokane, top 40 | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KBFG 107.3 Seattle | community, local | AAC 128 kbps | |
| KAPS 102.1 FM 660 AM | country | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| The Rudder | choir, christian orthodox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KDNA 91.9 "La Voz del Campesino" Yakima, WA | community radio, granger | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dead To Self Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KOSW LP 91.3 | grays harbor county, north beach | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KUKN "Cookin' Country" 105.5 FM Longview, WA | country, longview | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Northwest Public Broadcasting - Classical and News | classical, news talk | AAC 130 kbps | |
| HOT 995 - WIHT-FM 99.5 Washington | pop, top 40 | AAC | |
| Jupiter Broadcasting Live | live, news | MP3 | |
| KPTZ 91.9 "Radio Port Townsend" Port Townsend, WA | community radio, eclectic | AAC 128 kbps | |
| VivaLaVoce | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KBDB-FM Twilight 96.7 | adult contemporary | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KXLY-AM 920 Spokane, WA | news talk, spokane | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| ESPN 630 DC | sports | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| El Rey 1360 AM | banda, entretenimiento | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KMIH 88.9 FM | adult alternative, high school radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WXPN ���� | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wash FM | pop | AAC | |
| KEZE "Hot 96.9" Spokane, WA | rhythmic contemporary hits, spokane | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Intense 102.9 fm | music | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Rivercom Chelan / Douglas County Dispatch | ems scanner, fire scanner | MP3 16 kbps | |
| KIBM HQ With Jack Webb | old time radio | MP3 32 kbps | |
| NOAA Weather Radio WWG24 Puget Sound Marine | weather radio | MP3 32 kbps | |
| KFOO ALT 96.1 The New Alternative | — | AAC | |
| WGTB - Georgetown Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radiomv Музыкальный Канал | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WGTS 91.9 Washington | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| idobi Anthm | indie, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KXLY-FM "Big 99.9 Coyote Country" Spokane, WA | country, spokane | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| NRP | culture, education | MP3 96 kbps | |
| News talk 1150 KQQQ | news talk | MP3 | |
| KKNW 1150 "Alternative Talk" Seattle, WA | seattle, talk radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RadioMv.com | German Christian Radio | — | MP3 24 kbps | |
| FM AZUL RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| US Sports Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 99.9 WFRE Free Country | country music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Key 103 WAFY | hot adult contemporary | AAC 64 kbps | |
| 106.9 The Eagle WWEG | classic hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WQCM 94.3 | classic rock, rock | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Ballenger Creek
13 campgrounds found near Ballenger Creek.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP ROUND MEADOW | 5.0/5 | 1 | $1,000 |
| Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg) | 5.0/5 | 1 | $400 |
| Slyder Farmhouse | 5.0/5 | 1 | $250 |
| Historic Rose Farmhouse | 4.9/5 | 1 | $450 |
| CAMP MISTY MOUNT | 4.7/5 | 29 | $75–$175 |
| Adirondack Shelters | 4.6/5 | 2 | Free |
| OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND | 4.6/5 | 50 | $30 |
| Rohrbach Group Campground | 4.5/5 | 10 | $25 |
| POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND | 4.3/5 | 3 | $35 |
| Antietam Creek Campsite | 4.2/5 | 20 | $10 |
| Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion | 4.2/5 | 1 | $250 |
| Marsden Tract Group Campsite | 3.8/5 | 6 | $20 |
| Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) | 3.8/5 | 16 | $65 |
National Parks Near Ballenger Creek
151 national parks and monuments found near Ballenger Creek.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| African American Civil War Memorial | Free | |
| Anacostia Park | Park | Free |
| Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Antietam National Battlefield | National Battlefield | $20 |
| Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial | Free | |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | Parkway | Free |
| Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland | State Park | Free |
| Berkeley Springs State Park | State Park | Free |
| Billingsley Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Buchanan's Birthplace State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cacapon Resort State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cacapon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Caledonia State Park | State Park | Free |
| Capitol Hill Parks | Free | |
| Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail | National Historic Trail | Free |
| Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Catoctin Mountain Park | Park | Free |
| Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Chaney Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Chapel Point Sp | State Park | Free |
| Chapman Sp | State Park | Free |
| Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $20 |
| Chesapeake Bay | Free | |
| Civil War Defenses of Washington | Free | |
| Clara Barton National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Codorus State Park | State Park | Free |
| Colonel Denning State Park | State Park | Free |
| Constitution Gardens | Free | |
| Cowans Gap State Park | State Park | Free |
| Croom Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Cunningham Falls Sp | State Park | Free |
| CUNNINGHAM FALLS SP - Cunningham Falls Wildland | State Park | Free |
| Cunningham Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial | Memorial | Free |
| Eisenhower National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Ford's Theatre National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $5 |
| Fort Dupont Park | Free | |
| Fort Foote Park | Park | Free |
| Fort Frederick Sp | State Park | Free |
| Fort Frederick State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine | National Monument and Historic Shrine | $15 |
| Fort Tonoloway Sp | State Park | Free |
| Fort Washington Park | Park | Free |
| Fowlers Hollow State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | Free | |
| Franklin Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Frederick Douglass National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $1 |
| Full Mill Branch Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Gambrill Sp | State Park | Free |
| Gambrill State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gathland Sp | State Park | Free |
| Gathland State Park | State Park | Free |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | Memorial Parkway | Free |
| Gettysburg National Military Park | National Military Park | Free |
| Gifford Pinchot State Park | State Park | Free |
| Glen Echo Park | Park | Free |
| Great Falls Park | Park | $20 |
| Greenbelt Park | Park | Free |
| Greenbrier Sp | State Park | Free |
| Greenbrier State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gunpowder Falls Sp | State Park | Free |
| Gunpowder Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hall Creek NRMA (DNR) | State Park | Free |
| Hampton National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Harmony Hall | Free | |
| Harpers Ferry National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $20 |
| Honey Branch Nrma | State Park | Free |
| House Creek Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Jonas Green State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens | Free | |
| Kings Gap State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kings Landing Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | Free | |
| LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac | Free | |
| Leesylvania State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lincoln Memorial | Free | |
| Manassas National Battlefield Park | National Battlefield Park | Free |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial | Free | |
| Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Mason Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mattawoman Nea | State Park | Free |
| MATTAWOMAN NEA - Mattawoman Wildland | State Park | Free |
| Matthew Henson Sp | State Park | Free |
| Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3 | State Park | Free |
| Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4 | State Park | Free |
| Maxwell Hall Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Merkle Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Milltown Landing Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Monocacy National Battlefield | National Battlefield | Free |
| Mont Alto State Park | State Park | Free |
| Morgan Run Nea | State Park | Free |
| Nanjemoy Natural Resource Management Area | State Park | Free |
| National Capital Parks-East | Free | |
| National Mall and Memorial Parks | Free | |
| North Point Sb | State Park | Free |
| North Point Sp | State Park | Free |
| North Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm | Free | |
| Patapsco Valley Sp | State Park | Free |
| Patapsco Valley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Patuxent River Sp | State Park | Free |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | Free | |
| Pine Grove Furnace State Park | State Park | Free |
| Piscataway Park | Park | Free |
| Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail | National Scenic Trail | Free |
| Prince William Forest Park | Park | $20 |
| Rock Creek Park | Park | Free |
| Rocks Sp | State Park | Free |
| Rosaryville Sp | State Park | Free |
| Samuel S. Lewis State Park | State Park | Free |
| Seneca Creek Sp | State Park | Free |
| Seneca Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Severn Run Natural Environment Area | State Park | Free |
| Sky Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Smallwood Sp | State Park | Free |
| Soldiers Delight Nea | State Park | Free |
| Soliders Delight NEA (DNR) | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain Sb | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain Sp | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain State Park - Battlefield | State Park | Free |
| South Mountain State Park - Battlefield | State Park | Free |
| Spice Creek Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail | National Historic Trail | Free |
| State Park | State Park | Free |
| Susquehanna Riverlands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sweet Run State Park | State Park | Free |
| The White House and President's Park | Free | |
| Theodore Roosevelt Island | Free | |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | Free | |
| Thomas Stone National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Torrey C Brown Rail Trail | State Park | Free |
| Trough Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Uhler Nrma | State Park | Free |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial | Free | |
| Warriors Path State Park | State Park | Free |
| Washington Monument | $1 | |
| Washington Monument Sp | State Park | Free |
| Washington Monument State Park | State Park | Free |
| Western Maryland Rail Trail | State Park | Free |
| Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail | State Park | Free |
| Widewater State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts | Free | |
| Woodmont Nrma | State Park | Free |
| World War I Memorial | Free | |
| World War II Memorial | Free | |
| Zekiah Swamp Nea | State Park | Free |
| ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Ballenger Creek
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18,443 | $80,331 |
| 2015 | 18,490 | $76,628 |
| 2017 | 19,394 | $78,423 |
| 2019 | 21,080 | $91,143 |
| 2021 | 23,114 | $99,794 |
| 2023 | 25,866 | $108,385 |
Museums in Ballenger Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HODSON GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 3016633131 | $64,649,534 | |
| JOURNEY THROUGH HALLOWED GROUND | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $1,939,429 | ||
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVIL WAR MEDICINE | HISTORY MUSEUM | 48 E PATRICK ST | 3016951864 | $1,056,074 |
| WATERFORD FOUNDATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | P O BOX 142 40222 FAIRFAX STREET | 5408823018 | $745,138 |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FREDERICK COUNTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3016631188 | $411,771 | |
| HERITAGE TOURISM ALLIANCE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $284,607 | ||
| HISTORIC MEDLEY DISTRICT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 19923 FISHER AVE | 3019728588 | $89,558 |
| BRUNSWICK-POTOMAC FOUNDATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | 3018347100 | $71,971 | |
| FREDERICK COUNTY LANDMARKS FOUNDATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3016633885 | $59,914 | |
| KING BARN DAIRY MOOSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 12535 MILESTONE MANOR LN | 3015286530 | $37,741 |
| WESTERN MARYLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 41 N MAIN ST | 4107750150 | $30,713 |
| BOONSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 323 N MAIN ST | 3014325889 | $22,611 |
| DAMASCUS HERITAGE SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3012532014 | $12,537 | |
| BLACKSMITH GUILD OF WESTERN MARYLAND | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $5,600 | ||
| WALKERSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4105470264 | $1,000 | |
| HAGERSTOWN AND FREDERICK RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $100 | ||
| BARBARA FRITCHIE HOUSE AND MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3016980630 | ||
| BEATTY-CRAMER HOUSE FREDERICK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3016682086 | ||
| BOYDS CLARKSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| BRADDOCK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| BRUNSWICK MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3018347100 | ||
| CARRIAGE MUSEUM OF AMERICA | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| CATOCTIN AQUEDUCT RESTORATION FUND | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CATOCTIN FURNACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CLARKSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 24801 BURNT HILL ROAD | ||
| FREDERICK COUNTY FARM MUSEUM ASSOCIATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| FREDERICK COUNTY VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | C BURR ARTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY FCPL 110 E PATRICK STREET | 3016001368 | |
| GAITHERSBURG HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| GERMANTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 19320 MATENY HILL ROAD | 3019722707 | |
| HIGH GLEN GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 6450 CHRISTOPHERS CROSSING | ||
| HYATTSTOWN MILL ARTS PROJECT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| ISRAEL BIBLE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3018971518 | ||
| JOHN HANSON MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2455 BALLENGER CREEK PIKE | 3018740235 | |
| LOVETTSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4 EAST PENNSYLVANIA AVE | 5408229777 | |
| MARY CONDON HODGSON ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 3018462400 | ||
| MARYLAND DAIRY SHRINE | HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| MEMENTO MORI SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| MIDDLETOWN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 305 WEST MAIN STREET | 3013717582 | |
| MONOCACY NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3016623515 | ||
| MORVEN PARK | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 17263 SOUTHERN PLANTER LN | 7037772414 | |
| MOUNTAIN HERITAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3 EAST MAIN STREET | 3018346892 | |
| ROGER BROOKE TANEY HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3016631188 | ||
| ROSE HILL MANOR PARK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3016941648 | ||
| SCHIFFERSTADT ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3016633885 | ||
| SENECA SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3019772430 | ||
| SOUTH MOUNTAIN HERITAGE SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3018346892 | ||
| SURREYBROOKE | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 8537 HOLLOW ROAD | ||
| SWISS AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| THURMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 11 N CHURCH ST | 3012711860 | |
| VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 22 W SECOND ST FREDERICK | ||
| WILLIAM F MORAN JR MUSEUM AND FOUNDATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| WOODSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3015245167 |
Libraries in Ballenger Creek
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES | 110 EAST PATRICK STREET | 0.0 | 1,020,386 |
Farmers Markets in Ballenger Creek
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Farmer's Market | 1 E. Potomac Street | 05/27/2017 to 09/16/2017 | Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Clarksburg Town Center Farmers' Market | June to October | sun:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Everedy Square/Shab Row Farmers' Market | East and East Church Streets | 06/04/2015 to 10/29/2015 | Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Farmers' Market at the NCI-Frederick | Building 549, Sultan Street, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research | 06/04/2013 to 10/29/2013 | Tue: 11:00 AM-1:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Frederick City Market | 331 North Market Street | 05/17/2015 to 10/25/2015 | Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | |
| Fulks Corner Farmers Market | Rt. 355 & Fulks Corner Avenue | 05/07/2015 to 11/19/2015 | Thu: 12:30 PM-6:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Grace Community Farmers Market | 5102 Old National Pike | May to November | Fri:3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; | ||
| Great Frederick Farmers' Market | 797 E. Patrick St. | January to December | Sat:8:00 AM - 2:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Middletown Farmers' Market | 12 S Church St | 05/02/2019 to 10/17/2019 | Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Montgomery Village Farmers Market | 9801 Centerway Road | Visit | |||
| Myersville Farmers Market | 301 Main Street | 04/13/2019 to 10/26/2019 | Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Poolesville Farmers' Market | 19701 Fisher Avenue | June to August | Fri:4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Sycamore Spring Farm Market | 6003 Elmer Derr Road | 01/04/2016 to 12/31/2016 | Fri: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sun: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Thurmont Main Street Farmer's Market | South Center Street | 06/04/2016 to 09/24/2016 | Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Urbana Library Farmers' Market | 9020 Amelung Street | 05/05/2019 to 10/27/2019 | Sun: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM; | ||
| Walkersville Farmers Market | 9224 Devilbiss Bridge Road | ||||
| West Frederick Farmers' Market | 800 Oak Street | 05/02/2015 to 11/21/2015 | Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
Hotels in Ballenger Creek
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Comfort Inn
Country Inn & Suites
Days Inn
Extended Stay America
Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick
Frederick Clarion Inn
Hampton Inn Frederick
Hilton Garden Inn
Home2 Suites
Homewood Suites by Hilton Frederick
MainStay Suites
Marriot Courtyard Frederick
Residence Inn
Sleep Inn - Frederick
TownePlace Suites Frederick
WoodSpring Suites Frederick
Restaurants in Ballenger Creek
38 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Anchor Bar
Big Papi's Tacos
BJ's
Cafe Rio
CAVA
Chaps Pit Beef
Chili's
Chopsticks Express
Cicis
Cracker Barrel
Dutch's Daughter Restaurant
Eastern 89
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Golden Corral
Halal Diversity
IHOP
Kittiwat Thai Kitchen
KPOT
Lucky Corner
Manalú Bar & Grill
Mariachi
Matsutake Sushi & Steak
May's Seafood Restaurant
Mayta's Peruvian Cuisine
Mayta's Peruvian Cuisine
Mission BBQ
Monocacy Crossing Restaurant & Bar
Noodles & Company
Old Dominion Grill & Sushi
Olive Garden
Red Robin
Ruby Tuesday
Silver Diner
Texas Roadhouse
TGI Fridays
Thai Table
Toppings Pizza Company
Waffle House
Cafes in Ballenger Creek
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Chatime
Starbucks
Starbucks
Cinemas in Ballenger Creek
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Regal Westview Stadium 16
Clinics in Ballenger Creek
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Advanced Urgent Care
Dentists in Ballenger Creek
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Acadia Dental & Dentures
Barbara Bell, DDS, PA
Toothman Orthodontics
Veterinaries in Ballenger Creek
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Kingsbrook Animal Hospital
Train Stations in Ballenger Creek
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monocacy
Gas Stations in Ballenger Creek
20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
7-Eleven
Circle K (Build in Progress)
Citgo
Costco Gasoline
Exxon - Jefferson Street Exxon
Giant
Royal Farms
Royal Farms
Royal Farms
Royal Farms
Sam's Club
Sheetz
Sheetz
Sheetz
Shell
Southern States
Southern States
Valero
Wawa
Wawa
Banks in Ballenger Creek
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bank of America
Capital One
Chase
Frederick County Bank
Fulton Bank
M&T Bank
PNC Bank
PNC Bank
Truist
Truist
WesBanco
Shopping Malls in Ballenger Creek
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Francis Scott Key Mall
Gyms in Ballenger Creek
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
F45 Training
Gold's Gym
Jasper's Corner
Jefferson Place Community Gym
Breweries in Ballenger Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley and Hops Grill & Microbrewery | American Restaurant, Brewery | 5473 Urbana Pike | 3016685555 | Visit |
| Barnhouse Brewery | Brewers | 13840 Barnhouse Pl | 7036758480 | |
| Dirty Tree Brewing | Beer & Ale-Wholesale & Manufacturers, Beverages, Brew Pubs, Brewers, Beer & Ale | 8444 Fountain Rock Rd | 4104309821, 3013045444, 3013045110 | |
| Dogfish Head Alehouse | Bar and Gastropub, Restaurant, Brewers, Gastropub, Bar | 800 W Diamond Ave | 13019634847, 3019634847, (301) 963-4847 | Visit |
| Growlers of Gaithersburg | Bar, Brewery | 227 E Diamond Ave | 3015199400 | Visit |
| Milkhouse Brewery | Brewers, Farms | 8253 Dollyhyde Rd | 3018296950 | |
| Monocacy Brewing Company | Breweries, Food & Drink | 1781 N Market St | 2404574232 | |
| The Flying Barrel | Brewery | 1781 N Market Saint Frederick Md 21701 | ||
| Ye Old Spirit Shop | Wine Shop, Liquor Store, Brewery | 1005 W 7th St | 3016624803 | Visit |
Daycare Centers in Ballenger Creek
9 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLENGER CREEK ELEMENTARY BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT 5250 KINGSBROOK DRIVE |
SCHOOL BASED — CENTER BASED | (301) 748-4387 | OPEN |
| CARROLL CREEK MONTESSORI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 7215 CORPORATE COURT |
SCHOOL BASED — PUBLIC PREKINDERGARTEN | (301) 631-3888 | OPEN |
| CELEBREE LEARNING CENTER 5820 BALLENGER CREEK PIKE |
CENTER BASED — CENTER BASED | (301) 620-9990 | OPEN |
| CLUBHOUSE KIDS AT CARROLL CREEK MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 7215 CORPORATE COURT |
CENTER BASED — CENTER BASED | (240) 388-1583 | OPEN |
| HILLCREST ELEMENTARY 1285 HILLCREST DRIVE |
SCHOOL BASED — PUBLIC PREKINDERGARTEN | (240) 236-3200 | OPEN |
| KINDERCARE - 000882 5220 CHAIRMAN'S COURT |
CENTER BASED — CENTER BASED | (301) 631-1722 | OPEN |
| LA PETITE CHILD CARE CENTER 650 HIMES AVENUE |
CENTER BASED — CENTER BASED | (301) 695-7227 | OPEN |
| ORCHARD GROVE ELEMENTARY BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT 5898 HANNOVER DRIVE |
SCHOOL BASED — CENTER BASED | (240) 674-6214 | OPEN |
| SPARK - A - SMART DAYCARE MINISTRY, LLC 5609 BALLENGER CREEK PIKE |
CENTER BASED — CENTER BASED | (301) 305-9385 | OPEN |
Cell Towers in Ballenger Creek
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| DIXON ROAD | TOWER | 152 |
| 26149 RIDGE RD | TOWER | 80 |
| 21842 NATIONAL PIKE (27472) | LTOWER | 78 |
| 4401 MAR LU RIDGE RD (27541) | MTOWER | 76 |
| 10211 LEWIS DRIVE (27513) | MTOWER | 63 |
| 9450 Gambrill Street Park (94352) | LTOWER | 61 |
| 13201 Lewisdale Road (84461) | MTOWER | 60 |
| 6450 MIDDLEBURG ROAD (85118) | MTOWER | 46 |
| 66 Canada Hill Road | TOWER | 42 |
Bridges in Ballenger Creek
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2020 | 432 | 111,550 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2002 | 135 | 94,760 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1968 | 200 | 89,580 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1950 | 138 | 80,340 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1950 | 507 | 80,340 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1950 | 59 | 80,340 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1950 | 59 | 80,340 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2013 | 262 | 68,623 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2013 | 262 | 68,623 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1955 | 225 | 45,900 | G | |
| Girder/Floorbeam | Steel continuous | 2009 | 172 | 35,962 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2020 | 277 | 27,750 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1968 | 269 | 27,750 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1998 | 194 | 19,907 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2008 | 225 | 19,242 | G | |
| Arch (Deck) | Concrete | 1926 | 60 | 17,450 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2002 | 334 | 17,294 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1998 | 94 | 17,000 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2001 | 290 | 16,733 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2003 | 28 | 14,501 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2002 | 231 | 14,067 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1968 | 126 | 12,984 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1996 | 105 | 12,602 | F | |
| Truss (Thru) | Steel | 1930 | 315 | 12,583 | F | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1990 | 32 | 9,500 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1992 | 35 | 8,118 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2007 | 282 | 6,345 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1990 | 54 | 6,273 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1993 | 42 | 5,986 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1993 | 42 | 5,986 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1968 | 276 | 3,850 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2002 | 124 | 3,723 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1992 | 30 | 2,500 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2003 | 253 | 2,462 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 2004 | 23 | 1,500 | F | |
| Arch (Deck) | Concrete | 2008 | 89 | 585 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2015 | 184 | 500 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1972 | 26 | 500 | P | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1972 | 24 | 200 | G | |
| Slab | Wood or Timber | 1985 | 21 | 60 | F |
Amtrak Stations in Ballenger Creek
2 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | BUS |
| Frederick, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
Superfund Sites Near Ballenger Creek
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC | 675 QUAKER HILL ROAD | CARROLL |
Airports Near Ballenger Creek
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | Large Airport |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | Large Airport |
| Davison Army Air Field | DAA | Medium Airport |
| Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field | MRB | Medium Airport |
| Fort Meade Executive Airport | FME | Medium Airport |
| Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field | HGR | Medium Airport |
| Joint Base Andrews | ADW | Medium Airport |
| Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field | MNZ | Medium Airport |
| 5 Lakes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ayres-Aicp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barnes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baugher's Orchard Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bermudian Valley Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Haven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Botsford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bowtie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Burhans Memorial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Burnt Cabins Emergency Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field | — | Small Airport |
| Catoctin Crosswind Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Circle W Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clearview Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Cloudbound Airport | — | Small Airport |
| College Park Airport | CGS | Small Airport |
| Davis Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Drillmore Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Away Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying M Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying R Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fox Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Franklin County Regional Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frederick Municipal Airport | FDK | Small Airport |
| Freeway Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garner Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gettysburg Regional Airport | GTY | Small Airport |
| Gilbert Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Glenair Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Good Neighbor Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goose Hunt Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Landings Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Happy Landings Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Harp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Harrison Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hickory Hill Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hickory Tree Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| High View Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Horse Feathers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ijamsville Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Ballenger Creek
16 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County Police Department Precinct 02 Woodlawn | ||
| Boonsboro Police Department | 241 Potomac Street | |
| Brunswick Police Department | 811 W Potomac | |
| Edmonston Police Department | ||
| Frederick County Sheriff's Office | ||
| Frederick Police Department | ||
| Frederick Police Department | ||
| Gaithersburg Police Station | ||
| Germantown Police Station | 20000 Aircraft Drive | |
| Maryland State Police - Barracks B | 110 Airport Drive East | |
| Maryland State Police - Barracks B | 110 Airport Drive East | |
| Maryland State Police Headquarters | ||
| Montgomery County Police Department | 45 West Watkins Mill Road | |
| Sykesville Police Department | ||
| Thurmont Police Department | ||
| Trooper 3 Maryland State Police |
Grocery Stores in Ballenger Creek
27 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven Inc F 16849D | Convenience Store | 5703 Buckeystown Pike |
| Aldi 71051 | Supermarket | 5600B Urbana Pike |
| Common Market Food Co-Op | Super Store | 5728 Buckeystown Pike |
| Costco Wholesale 0330 | Super Store | 10 Monocacy Blvd |
| CVS PHARMACY 1484 | Other | 402 S Jefferson St |
| CVS Pharmacy 4650 | Other | 300 Ballenger Center Dr |
| Dollar General 15987 | Other | 5840 Ballenger Creek Pike |
| Dollar Tree 1691 | Other | 403 S Jefferson St |
| Dollar Tree 1701 | Other | 7232 Guilford Dr |
| DOLLARTREE 11025 | Other | 5600 Urbana Pike |
| Family Dollar 13998 | Other | 405 S Jefferson St |
| Food Lion 1442 | Supermarket | 6920 Crestwood Blvd |
| GIANT FOOD 346 | Super Store | 5316 New Design Rd |
| MOM's Organic Market 5 | Super Store | 5273 Buckeystown Pike |
| Royal Farms 239 | Convenience Store | 5831 Buckeystown Pike |
| Royal Farms 307 | Convenience Store | 7402 Shockley Dr |
| Royal Farms 357 | Convenience Store | 6730 English Muffin Way |
| Sam's Club 6652 | Super Store | 5604 Buckeystown Pike |
| Sheetz 161 | Convenience Store | 5601 Buckeystown Pike |
| Sheetz 519 | Convenience Store | 6050 Buckeystown Pike |
| Sheetz 704 | Convenience Store | 7301 Executive Way |
| Target Store 1137 | Super Store | 5437 Urbana Pike |
| Walgreens 19380 | Other | 6970 Crestwood Blvd |
| Walmart Supercenter 2233 | Super Store | 7400 Guilford Dr |
| WAWA 554 | Convenience Store | 5833 Ballenger Creek Pike |
| Wawa 8505 | Convenience Store | 5440 Urbana Pike |
| Weis Markets 60 | Supermarket | 448 Prospect Blvd |
Treatment Centers in Ballenger Creek
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Catholic Charities | Substance Abuse | 667-600-3310 |
| ClearView Communities | Mental Health | 240-439-4900 |
| Concerted Care Group | Both | 301-600-1775 |
| Frederick County Health Department - Mental Health Services | Mental Health | 301-600-1755 |
| Genesis Treatment Services | Substance Abuse | 240-831-4237 |
| North Spring Behavioral Healthcare | Both | 703-777-0800 |
| Orenda Center of Wellness - Mens Residential Inpatient Facility | Substance Abuse | 301-241-3629 |
| Positive Recovery Services | Substance Abuse | 301-844-6801 |
| Sheppard Pratt - Community Employment Program | Mental Health | 301-840-3212 |
| Sheppard Pratt OMHC - Frederick | Mental Health | 301-663-8263 |
| Tamaras Clouds Inc | Substance Abuse | 210-793-7440 |
| Villa Maria of Frederick County - Catholic Charities Family Services | Both | 667-600-3310 |
| Wells House - Clinical Building | Substance Abuse | 301-739-7748 x220 |
| Wells House - Gale House | Substance Abuse | 301-662-7003 x220 |
| Wells House - Olson House | Substance Abuse | 301-662-7003 x220 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ballenger Creek
What is the population of Ballenger Creek?
Ballenger Creek has a population of 25,866 residents and is located in Maryland. The population density is 2,395 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.4% female and 46.6% male.
Is Ballenger Creek expensive to live in?
Ballenger Creek has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 105 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $108,385, 44% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $369,800 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,913 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Ballenger Creek safe?
The violent crime rate in Ballenger Creek is 430 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,314 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ballenger Creek receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Ballenger Creek?
Ballenger Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.
How is the job market in Ballenger Creek?
The job market in Ballenger Creek is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,343. There are 7,170 business establishments in the area, including 526 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 21.4% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Ballenger Creek?
The median home value in Ballenger Creek is $369,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $461,493. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,913. Fair market rent is $1,400 for a 1-bedroom and $1,648 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 67.0%. The average annual property tax is $5,766.
How are the schools in Ballenger Creek?
Schools in Ballenger Creek score 6.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 48.3% of adults in Ballenger Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. 19.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Ballenger Creek?
The obesity rate in Ballenger Creek is 36.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 9.3% of adults are smokers. 21.1% are physically inactive. 20.6% of residents report depression. 8.4% lack health insurance. 90.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,782.
What is transportation like in Ballenger Creek?
The average commute in Ballenger Creek is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 68.5% of workers drive alone to work, 1.1% use public transit, and 21.4% work from home.
What are the demographics of Ballenger Creek?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ballenger Creek is 52.6% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino. 74.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 25.4% speak Spanish. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability. 95.6% have health insurance coverage.
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