At a Glance
Median Income
$76,292
$38,289 per capita
Home Value
$211,000
Zillow: $348,783
Median Rent
$941/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
1,519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Blair Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blair's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blair 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
Blair residents earn a median household income of $76,292 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,289. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 685 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blair is $211,000 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,783. Median rent is $941/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Blair reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,519/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Blair hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blair has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population7,868
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,428/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,292
Per Capita$38,289
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$1,898M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,000
Rent$941
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$348,783
Housing Units3,298
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property1,519/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,091 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Blair was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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