Blandinsville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
715 Population 813/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $28,112 per capita
$65,400 Home Value $99,774 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,400 home value, $691/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Blandinsville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$28,112 per capita
Home Value
$65,400
77% below
Zillow: $99,774
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
41.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Blandinsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
23%
Rent
59%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blandinsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blandinsville residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,112. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blandinsville is $65,400 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,774. Median rent is $691/month, with 41.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

14.9% of adults in Blandinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blandinsville 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 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population715
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density813/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$28,112
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,400
Rent$691
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$99,774
Housing Units328
Rent Burden41.9%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,860/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation720 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Blandinsville was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.