Iowa
Blairstown is a small town in Iowa with a population of 652. Residents earn $74,167 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blairstown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Blairstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blairstown is $74,167, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Blairstown is $164,300, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Blairstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,167 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,355 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,587 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 708 |
| County GDP | $1,274M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,550 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $164,300 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $230,277 |
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,550 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,417/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.0 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9060°N, 92.0822°W |
| County FIPS | 19095 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.2% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |