At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$36,015 per capita
Home Value
$276,800
Zillow: $294,416
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.3% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blairsville residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,015. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 590 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blairsville is $276,800 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,416. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
26.4% of adults in Blairsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population162
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$36,015
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$5,935M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$294,416
Housing Units60
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation414 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Blairsville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.