Ball Ground, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,665 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$112,585 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$346,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$535 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,081 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
1
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
4
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
3
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
5
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 40
Feb 5 0 43
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 4 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 4 0 50
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, GA State Senate District 21, GA State House District 11, GA
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Schools

Ball Ground Elementary School
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Tate Elementary School
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
Macedonia Elementary School
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Reinhardt University
11 miles, W • 1.9 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Esani
21 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc
9 miles, N • 4.1 star
Northside Hospital Cherokee
9 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Northside Hospital Forsyth
17 miles, SE • 5 star
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
19 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
68 miles, N • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
104 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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