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Ballou, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
247 Population 67/sq mi density
$88,594 Median Income $30,869 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $177,856 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$88,594 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ballou, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,594
18% above
$30,869 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $177,856
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
118%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ballou 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

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.

Safety & Crime

Ballou reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 428/100K.

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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population247
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property428/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI45 (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
Broadband93.0%
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.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.