Ballico, California

About Ballico

Ballico, CA is a small unincorporated community located in central California.

Officially, Ballico is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.02 square miles.

📰 Ballico News Today

• Karen Ann Barstow Obituary (2026) - Ballico, CA - Allen Mortuary - Turlock Legacy obituary · Jul 14
• Darrell Weathers Obituary - Turlock, CA Dignity Memorial · Nov 1
• Judy Arlene Baize Obituary (2026) - Atwater, CA - Wilson Family Funeral Home - Atwater Legacy obituary · Feb 3
• Ballico, California Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 17
• Central Valley Students Find Connection and Belonging Through Japanese Drumming KQED · Aug 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Ballico Unique

• The only place in America named Ballico — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ballico

• The Tri-Tipery

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ballico

• BSA Camp McConnell reviews ★
• F D Ballico Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Ballico

• Ballico-Cressey Community Charter

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ballico

🏘️ Nearby Communities