Median Income $55,714

26% lower than US avg

Home Value $72,500

74% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 13.0%

61% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.4%

26% higher than US avg

Unemployment 9.6%

167% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.5%

40% lower than US avg

How Blountsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population162

Median Age35.7 yrs

Density1,473/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 87%

Veterans95.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$55,714

Per Capita$22,527

Unemployment9.6%

Poverty7.5%

County GDP$1,259M

Commute43 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$72,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units69

Health

Obesity40.4%

Uninsured7.6%

Smoking14.8%

Depression27.4%

Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain41.4 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)

Education

Bachelor's+13.0%

High School+86.0%

Graduate+8.1%

School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%

Commute43 min

Broadband62.0%

Libraries5

Is Blountsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blountsville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Blountsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blountsville is $55,714, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blountsville is $72,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Blountsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches, including 20.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Blountsville has a population of 162 with a density of 1,473 people per square mile. The median age is 35.7 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87%).

Population

162

Total Population

1,473

People / sq mi

35.7yrs

Median Age

8% below US avg

0.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.2%

Female 43.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Blountsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	98.1%
	25% above US avg
Spanish	1.9%
	86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blountsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blountsville is $55,714, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Blountsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$55,714
	26% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,527
Avg Weekly Wage	$997
IRS Avg AGI	$56,272

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	9.6%
	167% above US avg
Poverty Rate	7.5%
	40% below US avg
Establishments (County)	569
County GDP	$1,259M

Business (County)

Restaurants	45
Healthcare	54
Retail	67
Manufacturing	43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,135
	39% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	2.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	42.7 min
Drive Alone	62.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Blountsville is $72,500, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$72,500
	74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$816
1 Bedroom	$882
2 Bedrooms	$1,096
3 Bedrooms	$1,391
4 Bedrooms	$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	83.9%
Housing Units	69
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,135
	39% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.94%

In Blountsville, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blountsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.4%
	26% above US avg
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart Disease	5.5%
High Blood Pressure	33.1%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	6.4%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.8%
	6% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.3%
Physical Inactivity	23.5%
Depression	27.4%
Mental Distress	18.5%
Physical Distress	12.3%
Short Sleep	39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.1%
Uninsured	7.6%
	12% below US avg
Checkup Rate	77.6%
Dental Visits	67.4%
Premature Death	11,075/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	43.4%
Healthcare Facilities	54

Blountsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.2°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	41.4 inches
	9% above US avg
Snowfall	20.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,089 ft (332 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	1,473/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0603°N, 85.2398°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS	18135

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.7-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.9%

D 22.3%

Winner: Republican by 53.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	13.0%
	61% below US avg
High School+	86.0%
Graduate Degree+	8.1%
School Test Score	6.01

C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	1,473/sq mi
Total Area	0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	62.0%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	54
Restaurants	45
Retail Stores	67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	42.7 min
Drive Alone	62.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	16.9%

Blountsville, IN

How Blountsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Blountsville a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Blountsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Blountsville vs U.S. Average

Income: Blountsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Blountsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities