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Blairstown, MO

Missouri

Blairstown is a small town in Missouri with a population of 60. Residents earn $55,156 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
60 Population 240/sq mi density
$55,156 Median Income $21,665 per capita
$58,800 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,156 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,156
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $58,800
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population60
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,156
Per Capita$21,665
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty9.5%
Commute49 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units44
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking18.3%
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation791 ft (241 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute49 min
Broadband27.0%

Is Blairstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blairstown receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Blairstown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blairstown is $55,156, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blairstown is $58,800, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Blairstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Blairstown has a population of 60 with a density of 240 people per square mile. The median age is 58.6 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.7%), with 8.3% Hispanic.

Population

60
Total Population
240
People / sq mi
58.6yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Blairstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blairstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blairstown is $55,156, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: Blairstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,156
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Blairstown is $58,800, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$58,800
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%
Housing Units44
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

In Blairstown, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 18.3% are current smokers. 24.3% report depression. 27.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.1%
COPD7.2%
Cancer6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.3%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep37.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.4%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.6%
Dental Visits56.6%

Food & Exercise

Blairstown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.8 inches. The area enjoys 262 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.8 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall5.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates38.5558°N, 93.9608°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 27.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+90.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density240/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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