Blairstown, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Iowa County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
652 Population 1,304/sq mi density
$74,167 Median Income $35,355 per capita
$164,300 Home Value $256,585 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,167 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,300 home value, $783/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Blairstown, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,167
1% below
$35,355 per capita
Home Value
$164,300
42% below
Zillow: $256,585
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Blairstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blairstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
58%
Rent
67%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blairstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blairstown residents earn a median household income of $74,167 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,355. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blairstown is $164,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,585. Median rent is $783/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

16.1% of adults in Blairstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blairstown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population652
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,304/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,167
Per Capita$35,355
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,300
Rent$783
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$256,585
Housing Units305
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,417/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation837 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Blairstown was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.