At a Glance
Median Income
$47,262
$23,930 per capita
Home Value
$162,900
Zillow: $202,815
Median Rent
$721/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.1% smoking rate
How Blairs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blairs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blairs 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
Blairs residents earn a median household income of $47,262 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,930. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,831 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blairs is $162,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,815. Median rent is $721/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
17.1% of adults in Blairs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blairs has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,001
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,262
Per Capita$23,930
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,900
Rent$721
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$202,815
Housing Units424
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death17,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation712 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Blairs was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.