At a Glance
Median Income
$63,194
$35,253 per capita
Home Value
$63,900
Zillow: $156,512
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
14.1% smoking rate
How Bladen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bladen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bladen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bladen residents earn a median household income of $63,194 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,253. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bladen is $63,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,512. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.9% of adults in Bladen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bladen has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,194
Per Capita$35,253
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$364M
Avg Weekly Wage$823
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,900
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$156,512
Housing Units120
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,983 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bladen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.