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Blaine, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lawrence County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
58 Population 207/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $25,050 per capita
$266,700 Home Value $133,522 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
93 Violent Crime/100K 1,677 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Blaine, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,625
6% below
$25,050 per capita
Home Value
$266,700
5% below
Zillow: $133,522
Violent Crime
93/100K
75% below
1,677/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Blaine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blaine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blaine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blaine residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,050. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 353 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blaine is $266,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,522. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Blaine reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,677/100K.

Education

17.9% of adults in Blaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blaine has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$25,050
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,700
Rent
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$133,522
Housing Units37
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent93/100K
Property1,677/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death14,424/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation651 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Blaine was founded in 1886.
The median home in Blaine was built in 1981.
56.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.