Median Income $73,077

3% lower than US avg

Home Value $143,800

49% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 12.7%

62% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.0%

31% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.3%

65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population279

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density276/mi²

Male / Female61% / 39%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans15.4%

Economy

A+

Median Income$73,077

Per Capita$48,534

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty4.3%

County GDP$3,297M

Commute32 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$143,800

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units116

Rent Burden32.7%

Health

Obesity42.0%

Uninsured9.3%

Smoking17.5%

Depression27.1%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain49.0 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation401 ft (122 m)

Education

Bachelor's+12.7%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+5.0%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%

Commute32 min

Broadband100.0%

Libraries3

Is Blairsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blairsville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Blairsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blairsville is $73,077, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blairsville is $143,800, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Blairsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches, including 11.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Blairsville has a population of 279 with a density of 276 people per square mile. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

279

Total Population

276

People / sq mi

37.0yrs

Median Age

5% below US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.3%

Female 38.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Blairsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.0%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	3.0%
	78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blairsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blairsville is $73,077, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Blairsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$73,077
	3% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$48,534
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,085
IRS Avg AGI	$62,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.3%
	65% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,137
County GDP	$3,297M

Business (County)

Restaurants	133
Healthcare	182
Retail	177
Manufacturing	44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,688
	91% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	32.0 min
Drive Alone	88.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Blairsville is $143,800, 49% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$143,800
	49% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	32.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	116
Median Year Built	1996

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,688
	91% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.65%

In Blairsville, 42.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. 17.5% are current smokers. 27.1% report depression. 26.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.0%
	31% above US avg
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	32.6%
Asthma	11.8%
COPD	8.3%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.5%
	25% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.0%
Physical Inactivity	26.2%
Depression	27.1%
Mental Distress	20.8%
Physical Distress	14.8%
Short Sleep	36.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.4%
Uninsured	9.3%
	8% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.7%
Dental Visits	62.2%
Premature Death	10,751/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.4/10
Exercise Access	78.3%
Healthcare Facilities	182

Blairsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.0 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	49.0 inches
	29% above US avg
Snowfall	11.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	401 ft (122 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	276/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8105°N, 89.1238°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17077

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 3.5-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.5%

D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	12.7%
	62% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	5.0%
School Test Score	5.34

C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5	Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density	276/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	100.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	182
Restaurants	133
Retail Stores	177

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	32.0 min
Drive Alone	88.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.3%

Blairsville, IL

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Blairsville a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Blairsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Blairsville vs U.S. Average

Income: Blairsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities