Wisconsin
Blair is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,169. Residents earn $65,667 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blair receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Blair offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blair is $65,667, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Blair is $132,500, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Blair is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 651 per 100,000, 67% below the national average.
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Blair has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,667 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,770 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,832 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 835 |
| County GDP | $1,889M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,357 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.04% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $132,500 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,561 |
| Census Median Rent | $797 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,357 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.04% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,005/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Total Violent | 144.7/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 72.4/100K |
| Assault | 72.4/100K |
| Total Property | 651.2/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 72.4/100K |
| Theft | 506.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 72.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 858 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3271°N, 91.2994°W |
| County FIPS | 55121 |
Winner: Republican by 21.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.8% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 272/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |