What are the schools like in Ballou, OK?

School district data for Ballou is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ballou?

The median household income in Ballou, OK is $90,714 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Ballou, OK?

Ballou has an average high temperature of 47.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.5 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Ballou, OK?

Ballou has a violent crime rate of 282.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2000.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ballou, OK a Good Place to Live?

Ballou is a small town of 157 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $90,714 .

Strengths: Ballou stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ballou is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ballou 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 Ballou metro area.

Metric	Ballou, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$55,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,714	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ballou's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

282.2 /100k

Property Crime

2000.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ballou, OK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ballou sees average highs of 47.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation and 7.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ballou, OK
Average High — January	47.0°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	44.7"
Annual Snowfall	7.5"

Demographics

Metric	Ballou, OK	National Avg
Population	157	—
Median Age	44.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cedar Crest, OK 2 mi Murphy, OK 2 mi Iron Post, OK 4 mi Sams Corner, OK 4 mi Locust Grove, OK 4 mi

Ballou vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ballou, OK affordable or expensive?

Ballou has a median home value of $55,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $90,714.

What is the crime rate in Ballou, OK?

Ballou's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2000.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ballou?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ballou, OK a good place to live?

Ballou, OK has a population of 157, a median household income of $90,714, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Ballou?

Ballou averages 47.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches with about 7.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ballou?

The population of Ballou, Oklahoma is 157 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ballou?

Key numbers for living in Ballou: median home $55,300, median household income $90,714, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ballou side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.