Ball Club, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
122 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,871 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
52.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$218,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$605 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Itasca County
1
Grand Rapids Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Itasca County
2
Grand Rapids Urban Area
2
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 6
Feb 1 7 12
Mar 1 7 25
Apr 2 3 40
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 3 1 42
Nov 1 9 27
Dec 1 10 12

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 8%

Schools

Deer River Secondary
7 miles, E 3.2 star
King Elementary
8 miles, SE 4.1 star

Colleges

Itasca Community College
22 miles, SE 1.9 star
Leech Lake Tribal College
33 miles, NW 1 star
Northwest Technical College
43 miles, NW 1.9 star
Bemidji State University
45 miles, NW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
20 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Bemidji Regional Airport
48 miles, NW 1 star
Range Regional Airport
52 miles, E 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
65 miles, SW 1 star