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Balltown, IA
City in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Population
72
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,003
ZIP codes
0
Balltown and its ZIP codes
Balltown at a glance
- Balltown is about 17 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Balltown, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dubuque County. PPP loans are for Balltown.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,537
57,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$743M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Balltown, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
828
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Balltown, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Balltown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RickardsvilleCity | 3.9 mi | 0.9 |
| SherrillCity | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| North Buena VistaCity | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| DurangoCity | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Holy CrossCity | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| Cassville, WIVillage | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| Potosi, WIVillage | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
| SagevilleCity | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| GrafCity | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Tennyson, WIVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| AsburyCity | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| BankstonCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| LuxemburgCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| CentraliaCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| PeostaCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| EpworthCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Balltown, IA in?
- Balltown is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Balltown, IA?
- About 72 people live in Balltown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Balltown?
- Nearby places include Rickardsville (3.9 mi), Sherrill (4.8 mi), North Buena Vista (5.3 mi), Durango (6.9 mi), Holy Cross (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023