At a Glance
Median Income
$21,071
$16,279 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
74.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.4% smoking rate
How Bly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bly a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bly residents earn a median household income of $21,071 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,279. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,382 business establishments, including 195 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Bly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bly has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population123
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans26.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$21,071
Per Capita$16,279
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$194,061
Housing Units134
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,782/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation4,363 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband60.7%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Bly was founded in 1873.
The median home in Bly was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
78.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 195 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.