Median Income
$62,273
17% lower than US avg
Home Value
$162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.1%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$723
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.6%
23% lower than US avg
How Blue Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population794
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,273
Per Capita$33,535
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$364M
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$723
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$208,289
Health
Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,971 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+93.9%
School Score5.81
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Libraries3
Is Blue Hill a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Blue Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Blue Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Blue Hill is $62,273, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Blue Hill is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Blue Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Blue Hill has a population of 794 with a density of 1,118 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 3.7% Hispanic.
Population
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Blue Hill vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Blue Hill vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Blue Hill is $62,273, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Blue Hill vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $62,273 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,535 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $823 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,309 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 128 |
| County GDP | $364M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 18 |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
The median home value in Blue Hill is $162,500, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $723 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $208,289.
Home Values
| Census Median | $162,500 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $208,289 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $723 |
| 38% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Blue Hill, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.0% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Blue Hill vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,189/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
Crime Rates: Blue Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Blue Hill has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 27.9 inches |
| 27% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 21.3 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,971 ft (601 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3331°N, 98.4484°W |
| County FIPS | 31181 |