At a Glance
Median Income
$61,094
$29,512 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
Zillow: $194,617
Violent Crime
805/100K
3,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Blodgett Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blodgett Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blodgett Mills a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blodgett Mills residents earn a median household income of $61,094 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,512. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,115 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blodgett Mills is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,617. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Blodgett Mills reports 805 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 112% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,982/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Blodgett Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blodgett Mills has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population193
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,094
Per Capita$29,512
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$2,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$194,617
Housing Units99
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent805/100K
Property3,982/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,243 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+31.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute15 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Blodgett Mills was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.