At a Glance
Median Income
$60,825
$24,288 per capita
Home Value
$152,800
Zillow: $212,515
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.0% smoking rate
How Ballplay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ballplay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ballplay 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
Ballplay residents earn a median household income of $60,825 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,288. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ballplay is $152,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,515. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
13.2% of adults in Ballplay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ballplay has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,149
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,825
Per Capita$24,288
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$797M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,800
Rent
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$212,515
Housing Units599
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation555 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute40 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ballplay was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.