At a Glance
Median Income
$125,625
$38,656 per capita
Home Value
$261,500
Zillow: $225,488
Violent Crime
248/100K
2,590/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Balltown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Balltown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Balltown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Balltown residents earn a median household income of $125,625 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,656. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Balltown is $261,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,488. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Balltown reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,590/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Balltown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Balltown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population88
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans57.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,625
Per Capita$38,656
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,500
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$225,488
Housing Units22
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property2,590/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,221 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband30.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Balltown was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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