Ballard Community School District, IA
Living in Ballard CSD
Bikeability11
Walkability7
Commute75
Public Transit2
Affordability53
Public Safety91
Airports36
Hospitals80
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.2kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
41%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate23%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$186kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$631Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ballard CSD
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Ballard CSD
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ballard CSD
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding41
Tornado20
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ballard Community School District, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ballard Community School District, IA
Ames Christian School
7 miles, N
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
11 miles, S
Ankeny Christian Academy
12 miles, S
Woodward Academy
15 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ballard Community School District, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ballard Community School District, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
9 miles, N
Story County Hospital
12 miles, NE
Boone County Hospital
17 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ballard Community School District, IA
Des Moines International Airport
25 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
77 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W