Oklahoma
Ballou is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 247. Residents earn $88,594 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ballou receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Ballou offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ballou is $88,594, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 21.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ballou is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Ballou enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches, including 7.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,594 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,869 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,100 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,137 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,025 |
| County GDP | $2,700M |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Healthcare | 65 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,610 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.35% |
| Commute Time | 49.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,610 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.35% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% |
| Asthma | 14.0% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.0% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 17.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,606/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.7 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1421°N, 95.1998°W |
| County FIPS | 40097 |
Winner: Republican by 57.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.6% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 72.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 49.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |