At a Glance
Median Income
$30,625
$25,134 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
Zillow: $206,381
Violent Crime
102/100K
1,320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Balta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Balta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Balta a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Balta residents earn a median household income of $30,625 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,134. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 242 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Balta is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,381. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Balta reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,320/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Balta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Balta has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$30,625
Per Capita$25,134
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$206,381
Housing Units48
Rent Burden18.0%
Crime
F
Violent102/100K
Property1,320/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain18.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,548 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband33.0%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Balta was founded in 1912.
The median home in Balta was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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