At a Glance
Median Income
$28,438
$17,118 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $274,143
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
3,075/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Blum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blum a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blum residents earn a median household income of $28,438 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,118. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,062 business establishments, including 321 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blum is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,143. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Blum reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,075/100K.
Education
3.8% of adults in Blum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blum has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population374
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$28,438
Per Capita$17,118
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$9,609M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$1,313
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$274,143
Housing Units157
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property3,075/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation594 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute38 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Blum was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 321 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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