Ball, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
3,900 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,713 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$176,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rapides Parish
7
Alexandria Metro Area
7
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rapides Parish
8
Alexandria Metro Area
8
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 5 0 51
Mar 5 0 59
Apr 4 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 5 0 80
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 6 0 58
Dec 6 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 35, LA State House District 27, LA
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Schools

Ball Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Paradise Elementary School
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Tioga Junior High School
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Tioga High School
3 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Louisiana College
7 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
11 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rapides Regional Medical Center
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
10 miles, W • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
78 miles, NE • 1 star
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