Ballico is an unincorporated community in Merced County, California. It is located northwest of Atwater, at an elevation of 151 feet (46 m).

Ballico is located in the northern part of Merced County, just north of where the Santa Fe railroad crosses the Merced River. Delhi is to the west, Denair to the northwest, and Cressey is across the river to the southeast. The ZIP Code is 95303. The area is inside area code 209.

The name is a portmanteau of Ballintine Company, owner of the ranch on which the town was built.

Government

Local

The Turlock Irrigation District provides irrigation water and electrical service. Ballico and Cressey share an elementary school district.

State and federal

In the state legislature Ballico is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Jeff Denham, and in the 17th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Cathleen Galgiani. Federally, Ballico is located in California's 18th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +3 and is represented by Democrat Dennis Cardoza.

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