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Ball
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Ball, Louisiana is a small, friendly town in central Louisiana known for its tight-knit community, Southern hospitality, and peaceful rural ambiance. With easy access to Alexandria and Kisatchie National Forest, it offers a quiet escape and a taste of small-town America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
3,961
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.42°, -92.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,820
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
50
English
100
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-8.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1438 mm
Internet Speed
341 Mbps
Upload
147 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
AEX
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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