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Blackburn, MO

Missouri

Blackburn is a small town in Missouri with a population of 175. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
175 Population 565/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $30,382 per capita
$103,800 Home Value
$688 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $688/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $103,800
63% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Blackburn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population175
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density565/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$30,382
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$688
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units114
Rent Burden14.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property400/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary400/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Uninsured9.8%
Smoking18.4%
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation791 ft (241 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband70.0%

Is Blackburn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blackburn receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Blackburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blackburn is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blackburn is $103,800, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Blackburn is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 400 per 100,000, 80% below the national average.

Education

24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Blackburn has a population of 175 with a density of 565 people per square mile. The median age is 32.1 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

175
Total Population
565
People / sq mi
32.1yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Blackburn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blackburn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blackburn is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Blackburn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,382

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.9 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Blackburn is $103,800, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,800
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$688
41% below US avg
Rent Burden14.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.4%
Housing Units114
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

In Blackburn, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. 18.4% are current smokers. 26.2% report depression. 30.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blackburn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.4%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.2%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Uninsured9.8%
14% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.9%
Dental Visits58.0%

Food & Exercise

Blackburn has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 400 per 100,000 (80% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Blackburn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property400.0/100K
80% below US avg
Burglary400.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
29% below US avg
High School+90.4%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density565/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.9 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

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