At a Glance
Median Income
$77,917
$35,115 per capita
Median Rent
$729/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
1,872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Blockton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blockton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blockton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blockton residents earn a median household income of $77,917 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,115. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 68 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Blockton reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,872/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Blockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blockton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population137
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,917
Per Capita$35,115
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74M
Avg Weekly Wage$644
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$729
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$130,916
Housing Units101
Rent Burden14.1%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property1,872/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,121 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Blockton was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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