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Ballard, UT


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Ballard, Utah

Ballard, Utah, in Uintah county, is 88 miles E of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 267 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The town has a population of 566.

The People and Families of Ballard

In Ballard, about 69% of adults are married. Ballard is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, Ballard is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ballard had a median family income of $36,484.

Ballard Housing

About 85% of housing units in Ballard are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in Ballard are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Utah.

Commuting

In Ballard, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Ballard than in most places of its size.

High Points

Ballard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBallard Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ballard Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ballard Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ballard, UT

Comparing Ballard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old82
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens15
Age of the Population18
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size104
Portion of People Married105

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults42
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
People Living Alone16
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