Blaine, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Blaine is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 58. Residents earn $70,625 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
58 Population 207/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $25,050 per capita
$266,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$266,700 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,625
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $266,700
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.9%
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population58
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$25,050
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$539M
Commute78 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation651 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+97.4%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute78 min
Broadband17.0%
Libraries1

Is Blaine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blaine receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Blaine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blaine is $70,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 78 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blaine is $266,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Blaine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Blaine has a population of 58 with a density of 207 people per square mile. The median age is 34.1 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%), with 6.9% Hispanic.

Population

58
Total Population
207
People / sq mi
34.1yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Blaine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blaine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blaine is $70,625, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 78 minutes.

Income: Blaine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,625
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,050
Avg Weekly Wage$860
IRS Avg AGI$53,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)353
County GDP$539M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare28
Retail51

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,263
35% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time77.8 min
Drive Alone13.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home56.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Blaine is $266,700, 5% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$266,700
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,263
35% below US avg
Effective Rate0.85%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Premature Death14,424/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access27.7%
Healthcare Facilities28

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Blaine has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation651 ft (198 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates38.0252°N, 82.8432°W
County FIPS21127
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 67.3-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.1%
D 15.9%

Winner: Republican by 67.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
47% below US avg
High School+97.4%
School Test Score5.50
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density207/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants25
Retail Stores51

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute77.8 min
Drive Alone13.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home56.5%

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