Blairsville, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Blairsville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 162. Residents earn $81,250 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
162 Population 130/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $36,015 per capita
$276,800 Home Value
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$276,800 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,250
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,800
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.4%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population162
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 62%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$36,015
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$5,935M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units60

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation414 ft (126 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries4

Is Blairsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blairsville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Blairsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blairsville is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blairsville is $276,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.4% 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 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Blairsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Blairsville has a population of 162 with a density of 130 people per square mile. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.7%).

Population

162
Total Population
130
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.7%
Female 62.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Blairsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Blairsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blairsville is $81,250, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Blairsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,250
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,015
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
IRS Avg AGI$79,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)590
County GDP$5,935M

Business (County)

Restaurants39
Healthcare43
Retail57
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,885
18% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Blairsville is $276,800, 2% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,800
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units60
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,885
18% below US avg
Effective Rate1.04%
Blairsville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.9 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall10.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation414 ft (126 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates38.0795°N, 87.7631°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18129
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.4-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 43.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
22% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+14.5%
School Test Score6.01
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density130/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities43
Restaurants39
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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