At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$27,044 per capita
Home Value
$78,300
Zillow: $139,517
Median Rent
$625/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
19.3% smoking rate
How Blackburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blackburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blackburn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blackburn residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,044. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 358 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blackburn is $78,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,517. Median rent is $625/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
18.9% of adults in Blackburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blackburn has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$27,044
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,300
Rent$625
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$139,517
Housing Units41
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation811 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute43 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Blackburn was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.