Ball, LA
Living in Ball
Bikeability17
Walkability53
Commute68
Public Transit19
Affordability90
Public Safety25
Airports5
Hospitals23
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation+6 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate40%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military5%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked5%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$632Median Monthly Rent+$195 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K9%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ball
United States45
Louisiana59
Alexandria Metro Area75
Rapides Parish81
Property Crime in Ball
United States48
Louisiana69
Alexandria Metro Area84
Rapides Parish91
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ball
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado37
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ball, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ball, LA
Alpine Christian School
4 miles, W
Trinity High School
6 miles, S
Montessori Educational Center
8 miles, SW
Our Lady-Prompt Succor School
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Ball, LA
Louisiana College
7 miles, S
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
17 miles, S
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
47 miles, NW
Louisiana Tech University
78 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ball, LA
Central Louisiana State Hospital
7 miles, S
Rapides Regional Medical Center
8 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Alexandria
8 miles, SW
Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ball, LA
Alexandria International Airport
10 miles, SW
Monroe Regional Airport
79 miles, N
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
96 miles, SE