At a Glance
Median Income
$83,000
$33,131 per capita
Home Value
$101,400
Zillow: $144,930
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.6% smoking rate
How Blairsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blairsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blairsburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blairsburg residents earn a median household income of $83,000 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,131. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 487 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blairsburg is $101,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,930. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
17.6% of adults in Blairsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 36.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$33,131
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,400
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$144,930
Housing Units73
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Blairsburg was built in 1966.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.