At a Glance
Median Income
$55,714
$22,527 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $253,205
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
14.8% 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
3.3 / 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 $55,714 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,527. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 569 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blountsville is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,205. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.0% of adults in Blountsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blountsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population162
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,473/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,714
Per Capita$22,527
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$997
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$253,205
Housing Units69
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,089 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute43 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Blountsville was built in 1938.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.