At a Glance
Median Income
$35,833
$36,219 per capita
Violent Crime
598/100K
5,742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Blacksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blacksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blacksville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blacksville residents earn a median household income of $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,219. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Blacksville reports 598 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,742/100K.
Education
2.0% of adults in Blacksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blacksville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans55.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$36,219
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,624M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$120,702
Housing Units50
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent598/100K
Property5,742/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,219 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Blacksville was built in 1981.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.