At a Glance
Median Income
$59,688
$21,084 per capita
Home Value
$104,700
Zillow: $109,820
Median Rent
$813/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
18.1% smoking rate
How Blevins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blevins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blevins a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blevins residents earn a median household income of $59,688 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,084. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blevins is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,820. Median rent is $813/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
18.7% of adults in Blevins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blevins has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population241
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,688
Per Capita$21,084
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$813
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$109,820
Housing Units136
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation417 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband70.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Blevins was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.