At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$20,575 per capita
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,361/100K
6,160/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
250 sunny days/yr
How Blodgett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blodgett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blodgett a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blodgett residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,575. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Blodgett reports 2,361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 521% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,160/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Blodgett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blodgett has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population182
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,138/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$20,575
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty12.5%
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,025
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$117,499
Housing Units82
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent2,361/100K
Property6,160/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days250/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation325 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband63.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Blodgett was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (14 miles).
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.