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Bala, KS
Census-designated place in Riley County, Kansas.
Population
0
Land area
0.4sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Bala and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riley County. PPP loans are for Bala.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,972
30,406 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,837
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$529M
FY 2026, $7,355 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bala, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
708
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
314
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 18°F
31.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bala
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeonardvilleCity | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RileyCity | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| WakefieldCity | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenCity | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MilfordCity | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Clay CenterCity | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| RandolphCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| KeatsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Fort RileyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| IdanaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MorganvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| OgdenCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| OlsburgCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Junction CityCity | 21 mi | 11.5 |
| ManhattanCity | 21 mi | 20.4 |
| Grandview PlazaCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bala, KS in?
- Bala is in Riley County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Bala, KS?
- About 0 people live in Bala, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bala?
- Nearby places include Leonardville (6.1 mi), Riley (6.6 mi), Wakefield (7.5 mi), Green (8.6 mi), Milford (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023