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Blairstown, IA
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Blairstown, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Blairstown a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $230,277. 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.
Safety & Crime
Blairstown reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 239/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.