Florida
Blountstown is a small town in Florida with a population of 3,077. Residents earn $44,013 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blountstown receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Blountstown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Blountstown is $44,013, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Blountstown is $147,000, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $493 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Blountstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 118 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,453 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Blountstown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
| 42% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,013 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,510 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $802 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,693 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 261 |
| County GDP | $506M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.53% |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $147,000 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $146,913 |
| Census Median Rent | $493 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.53% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,924/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Total Violent | 117.8/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 117.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,453.3/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 274.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,099.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 78.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.1 inches |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4429°N, 85.0454°W |
| County FIPS | 12013 |
Winner: Republican by 67.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |