Ballenger Creek, MD
Living in Ballenger Creek
Bikeability24
Walkability18
Commute14
Public Transit31
Affordability35
Public Safety61
Airports86
Hospitals74
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black16%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate21%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$91kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$267kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$230 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached48%
1 unit, detached24%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199938%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ballenger Creek
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Frederick County28
Property Crime in Ballenger Creek
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Frederick County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ballenger Creek
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado12
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ballenger Creek, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ballenger Creek, MD
Laurel Hall School
2 miles, S
Laurel Hall School - Frederick
2 miles, S
Frederick Adventist Academy
2 miles, NW
New Life Christian School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ballenger Creek, MD
Hood College
3 miles, N
Shepherd University
21 miles, W
Mount St Mary's University
21 miles, N
American Public University System
24 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ballenger Creek, MD
Frederick Health Hospital
3 miles, N
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
17 miles, SE
Inova Loudoun Hospital
21 miles, S
Meritus Medical Center
22 miles, NW