What are the schools like in Ballplay, AL?

Ballplay is served primarily by Piedmont City. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Ballplay?

The median household income in Ballplay, AL is $57,582 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.9%.

What is the weather like in Ballplay, AL?

Ballplay has an average high temperature of 52.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Ballplay, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Ballplay, AL?

Ballplay has a violent crime rate of 237.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1252.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ballplay, AL a Good Place to Live?

Ballplay is a small town of 1,181 in Alabama, with a median household income of $57,582 and a 12.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Ballplay stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ballplay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ballplay city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Ballplay metro area.

Metric	Ballplay, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,582	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ballplay's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

237.6 /100k

Property Crime

1252.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ballplay is served primarily by Piedmont City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ballplay, AL	National Avg
School District	Piedmont City	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ballplay sees average highs of 52.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ballplay, AL
Average High — January	52.8°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	57.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Ballplay, AL	National Avg
Population	1,181	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hokes Bluff, AL 4 mi Coats Bend, AL 5 mi Tidmore Bend, AL 7 mi Glencoe, AL 9 mi Leesburg, AL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ballplay

Ballplay, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

35903 36272

Ballplay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ballplay, AL affordable or expensive?

Ballplay has a median home value of $131,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $57,582.

What is the crime rate in Ballplay, AL?

Ballplay's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1252.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ballplay?

Public schools in Ballplay are operated by Piedmont City. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ballplay, AL a good place to live?

Ballplay, AL has a population of 1,181, a median household income of $57,582, and an unemployment rate of 12.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ballplay?

Ballplay averages 52.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ballplay?

Ballplay, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 35903, 36272.

What is the population of Ballplay?

The population of Ballplay, Alabama is 1,181 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ballplay?

Key numbers for living in Ballplay: median home $131,300, median household income $57,582, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ballplay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.