At a Glance
Median Income
$81,705
$41,557 per capita
Home Value
$69,200
Zillow: $147,849
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
12.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
15.4% smoking rate
How Blencoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blencoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blencoe 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
Blencoe residents earn a median household income of $81,705 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,557. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 243 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blencoe is $69,200 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,849. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 12.9% 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
20.4% of adults in Blencoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blencoe has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population264
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,705
Per Capita$41,557
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$438M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,200
Rent$1,281
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$147,849
Housing Units115
Rent Burden12.9%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation1,043 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Blencoe was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.