Blountstown, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Calhoun County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,077 Population 965/sq mi density
$44,013 Median Income $26,510 per capita
$147,000 Home Value $150,322 Zillow
$493 Median Rent 41.1% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
352 Violent Crime/100K 1,495 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,013 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$147,000 home value, $493/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Blountstown, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,013
41% below
$26,510 per capita
Home Value
$147,000
48% below
Zillow: $150,322
Median Rent
$493/mo
58% below
41.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
352/100K
7% below
1,495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Blountstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blountstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
52%
Rent
42%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
93%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blountstown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blountstown residents earn a median household income of $44,013 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,510. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 261 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blountstown is $147,000 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,322. Median rent is $493/month, with 41.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Blountstown reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,495/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Blountstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blountstown has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,077
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density965/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,013
Per Capita$26,510
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$506M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,000
Rent$493
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$150,322
Housing Units1,379
Rent Burden41.1%

Crime

F
Violent352/100K
Property1,495/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,924/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation65 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Blountstown was founded in 1903.
The median home in Blountstown was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.