At a Glance
Median Income
$69,934
$37,350 per capita
Home Value
$243,700
Zillow: $352,993
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
14.0% smoking rate
How Blackhawk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blackhawk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blackhawk a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blackhawk residents earn a median household income of $69,934 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,350. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blackhawk is $243,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,993. Median rent is $1,148/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
15.9% of adults in Blackhawk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blackhawk has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,805
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,934
Per Capita$37,350
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,700
Rent$1,148
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$352,993
Housing Units1,324
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation3,747 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Blackhawk was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.