At a Glance
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $219,205
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.0% smoking rate
How Blue Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Ridge a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Ridge is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,205. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
0.0% of adults in Blue Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Ridge has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population201
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$40,056
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
Home Value$160,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$219,205
Housing Units82
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,559/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation893 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Ridge was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.