Blair, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Trempealeau County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,169 Population 272/sq mi density
$65,667 Median Income $35,770 per capita
$132,500 Home Value $246,025 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,667 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,500 home value, $797/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Blair, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,667
13% below
$35,770 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
53% below
Zillow: $246,025
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
21.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
47%
Rent
69%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blair a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $65,667 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,770. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 835 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blair is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,025. Median rent is $797/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

13.8% of adults in Blair hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blair has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,169
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density272/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,667
Per Capita$35,770
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,889M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$797
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$246,025
Housing Units600
Rent Burden21.2%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,005/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation858 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Blair was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.