Ballard, CA
Living in Ballard
Bikeability59
Walkability90
Commute98
Public Transit47
Affordability5
Public Safety80
Airports11
Hospitals57
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
529Population-40 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated-14% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate17%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$124kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K4%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more29%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office16%
Service29%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van69%
Walked14%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$915kMedian Home Value-$9.4k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$1k (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K35%
$1M to $1.49M16%
$1.5M to $1.99M11%
$2M or more10%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas4%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas73%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ballard
United States45
California55
Santa Maria Metro Area42
Santa Barbara County42
Property Crime in Ballard
United States48
California56
Santa Maria Metro Area41
Santa Barbara County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ballard
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ballard, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ballard, CA
Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Dunn School
2 miles, N
Midland School Corporation
7 miles, N
The Family School
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ballard, CA
University of California-Santa Barbara
21 miles, SE
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
28 miles, SE
Westmont College
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ballard, CA
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
2 miles, SW
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
19 miles, W
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
22 miles, SE
Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ballard, CA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
21 miles, SE
San Luis County Regional Airport
52 miles, NW
Meadows Field
81 miles, NE