Ballenger Creek, MD

Living in Ballenger Creek

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 18
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 35
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 83
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Schools 47
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Residents

21k Population +1.9k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black16%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate21%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$91k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$267k Median Home Value -$14k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$230 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached48%
1 unit, detached24%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199938%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ballenger Creek

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Frederick County28

Property Crime in Ballenger Creek

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Frederick County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 8
Feb 34 3 7
Mar 42 4 3
Apr 53 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 3 1
Dec 35 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ballenger Creek

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ballenger Creek, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ballenger Creek, MD

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Laurel Hall School
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Ballenger Creek, MD

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Hood College
3 miles, N
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Shepherd University
21 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ballenger Creek, MD

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Meritus Medical Center
22 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Ballenger Creek, MD