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Blountsville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Randolph County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
162 Population 1,473/sq mi density
$55,714 Median Income $22,527 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $253,205 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,425 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,714 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Blountsville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,714
26% below
$22,527 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
74% below
Zillow: $253,205
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
267%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blountsville 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

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 9.6% (167% 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.

Safety & Crime

Blountsville reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,425/100K.

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

Data Overview

People

Population162
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,473/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans95.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,714
Per Capita$22,527
Unemployment9.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property1,425/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband62.0%
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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.