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Ballou, OK
Census-designated place in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
Population
161
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
0
Ballou and its ZIP codes
Ballou at a glance
- Ballou is 25% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mayes County. PPP loans are for Ballou.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,293
14,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $9,414 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ballou, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
801
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 25°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ballou, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ballou
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| MurphyCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Iron PostCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Sams CornerCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Locust GroveTown | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Pin Oak AcresCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Snake CreekCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 8.4 |
| MazieCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Sportsmen AcresTown | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 7 |
| ChouteauTown | 8.2 mi | 3.4 |
| PeggsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 15.3 |
| RoseCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9 |
| Pump BackCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| SalinaTown | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ballou, OK in?
- Ballou is in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Ballou, OK?
- About 161 people live in Ballou, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ballou?
- Nearby places include Cedar Crest (1.8 mi), Murphy (2.7 mi), Iron Post (3.7 mi), Sams Corner (3.9 mi), Locust Grove (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023