Ballou, OK

Ballou is a quiet rural community of around 150 residents tucked into the rolling countryside of Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma. Life here is peaceful and spread out, with open land and plenty of privacy. For daily needs, locals head less than five miles up the road to Locust Grove, which provides the area's schools, grocery runs, and small-town conveniences. It is an easy fit for anyone looking for quiet country living within quick reach of nearby towns and area lakes.