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Blairsville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
279 Population 276/sq mi density
$73,077 Median Income $48,534 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $182,711 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 1,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,077 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Blairsville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,077
3% below
$48,534 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
49% below
Zillow: $182,711
Violent Crime
35/100K
91% below
1,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Blairsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
51%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blairsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blairsville residents earn a median household income of $73,077 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,534. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blairsville is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,711. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Safety & Crime

Blairsville reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,121/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Blairsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Data Overview

People

Population279
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,077
Per Capita$48,534
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$182,711
Housing Units116
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property1,121/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation401 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Blairsville was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.