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Blairsburg, IA

Iowa

Blairsburg is a small town in Iowa with a population of 163. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
163 Population 255/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $33,131 per capita
$101,400 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,400 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $101,400
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.6%
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Blairsburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population163
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$33,131
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,116M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units73
Rent Burden21.1%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking14.6%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband62.0%
Libraries6

Is Blairsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blairsburg receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Blairsburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blairsburg is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blairsburg is $101,400, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Blairsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 32.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Blairsburg has a population of 163 with a density of 255 people per square mile. The median age is 36.1 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%).

Population

163
Total Population
255
People / sq mi
36.1yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Blairsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blairsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blairsburg is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Blairsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,131
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$75,752

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)487
County GDP$1,116M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare28
Retail47
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,538
30% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone72.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Blairsburg is $101,400, 64% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,400
64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Housing Units73
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,538
30% above US avg
Effective Rate4.48%
In Blairsburg, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blairsburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep32.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.4%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits69.2%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities28
Blairsburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall32.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates42.4784°N, 93.6428°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19079
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.3-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.1%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.6%
48% below US avg
High School+96.3%
Graduate Degree+6.0%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density255/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access62.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants24
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone72.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.1%

Nearby Cities

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