At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$30,127 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
Zillow: $246,478
Median Rent
$589/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
25.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
18.1% smoking rate
How Blakesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blakesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blakesburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blakesburg residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,127. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blakesburg is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,478. Median rent is $589/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.2% of adults in Blakesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blakesburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density933/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$30,127
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty25.7%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$589
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$246,478
Housing Units137
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation911 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Blakesburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.