At a Glance
Median Income
$46,555
$25,318 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
Zillow: $211,768
Median Rent
$821/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
55/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.9% smoking rate
How Blountsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blountsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blountsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blountsville residents earn a median household income of $46,555 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,318. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blountsville is $120,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,768. Median rent is $821/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Blountsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 55/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Blountsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blountsville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,757
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,555
Per Capita$25,318
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent$821
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$211,768
Housing Units806
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property55/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation858 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Blountsville was founded in 1818.
The median home in Blountsville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.