At a Glance
Median Income
$46,654
$25,901 per capita
Home Value
$90,700
Zillow: $71,271
Median Rent
$742/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
364/100K
3,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blair residents earn a median household income of $46,654 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,901. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blair is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,271. Median rent is $742/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Blair reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,108/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Blair hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blair has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population606
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,654
Per Capita$25,901
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,700
Rent$742
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$71,271
Housing Units328
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent364/100K
Property3,108/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,467 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Blair was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.