Texas
Ballinger is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,599. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ballinger receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Ballinger offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ballinger is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ballinger is $109,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Ballinger is below the national average at 327 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,298 per 100,000, 68% above the national average.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Ballinger enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 82.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.1% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,921 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $978 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,321 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 280 |
| County GDP | $432M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,000 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.59% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $109,000 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $133,569 |
| Census Median Rent | $935 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,000 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.59% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,984/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 327.1/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 136.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 190.8/100K |
| Total Property | 3,297.9/100K |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,308.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,962.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.3/100K |
| Arson | 27.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.4 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,645 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,028/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7391°N, 99.9554°W |
| County FIPS | 48399 |
Winner: Republican by 77.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,028/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |