At a Glance
Median Income
$73,077
$48,534 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $182,711
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
17.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blairsville 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
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.
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 (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population279
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
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.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.