At a Glance
Median Income
$88,594
$30,869 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $177,856
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
20.3% smoking rate
How Ballou Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ballou's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ballou a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ballou residents earn a median household income of $88,594 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,869. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ballou is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,856. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
11.6% of adults in Ballou hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ballou has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,594
Per Capita$30,869
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$177,856
Housing Units81
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,606/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation689 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute50 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ballou was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.