About Ballard County

Ballard is a county in the Cape Girardeau Metropolitan area. It has a population of 7,742 and a population density of 32, which is 66% below the national average. It has a median age of 45, which is 7 years above the Cape Girardeau Metro median age and 6 years above the national average.


Ballard County has a median home value of $118,594, which is 42% below the Metro average.The average rent of $861 is 16% below the metro average rent and 59% below the national average rent The average household income in Ballard County is $57,111 , which is 14% below the Metro average household income and 27% below the national average of household income.

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$118,594Median Home Value
$203,182 Cape Girardeau Metro Area
$861Median Rent
$1,024 Cape Girardeau Metro Area
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Ballard County's population is made up of 54% married, 25% single, 15% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 43%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 22%. Homeowners make up 80% of the population in Ballard County.

7,742Population
97,947 Cape Girardeau Metro Area
32Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
45 Median Age
38 Cape Girardeau Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Ballard County is $31,315. The Median Household Income is $57,111

$31,315Income Per Capita
$37,491 Cape Girardeau Metro Area
$57,111Median Household Income
$66,427 Cape Girardeau Metro Area
14% Poverty Rate
13% Cape Girardeau Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
2% Cape Girardeau Metro Area
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Amenities in Ballard County
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$118,594Median Home Value
$203,182 Cape Girardeau Metro Area
$861Median Rent
$1,024 Cape Girardeau Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Cape Girardeau Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
20%
Home Owners
80%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

La Center crime index is 23 which is lower than the national average.

23
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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