At a Glance
Median Income
$24,615
$36,055 per capita
Home Value
$72,900
Zillow: $238,786
Violent Crime
191/100K
1,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Blue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue residents earn a median household income of $24,615 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,055. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,222 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue is $72,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,786. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Blue reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,627/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Blue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
58.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$24,615
Per Capita$36,055
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,900
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$238,786
Housing Units75
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent191/100K
Property1,627/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation581 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+58.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.